A tragic incident in San Bernardino, California, led to the deaths of 25-year-old Asia Guercy and 31-year-old Charles Dark. Authorities allege that Asia’s husband, 31-year-old Isaac Albert Perez, intentionally caused the fatal crash after confronting his wife over a suspected extramarital affair.
On January 26, 2024, at approximately midnight, the San Bernardino Police Department (SBPD) responded to a reported two-vehicle collision. Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive man and woman inside one of the vehicles. The San Bernardino County Fire Department pronounced both victims dead at the scene. Following an investigation, Perez was arrested and charged with murder.
Reports from multiple sources indicate that Perez confronted Asia and Dark at a park in San Bernardino before following them as they drove away. He allegedly rear-ended their vehicle, forcing it through a chain-link fence and into a flood control channel. Perez was taken into custody shortly after the crash, with his inmate records showing he was arrested at 12:15 a.m. on January 26. He remains ineligible for bail and faces two murder charges. He pleaded not guilty on January 28, and his next court appearance is scheduled for March 3.
According to a GoFundMe page created by her sister, Maliya Guercy, Asia was a devoted mother of three and a deeply spiritual woman who regularly attended church. She had been in a relationship with Perez for 11 years and had reportedly suffered verbal and physical abuse during their marriage. Maliya stated that Asia was in the process of leaving her husband when the fatal incident occurred. Court records reveal that Asia previously filed for a restraining order against Perez in 2021 due to domestic violence, but the request was denied.
The San Bernardino County Coroner listed Asia’s cause of death as blunt force trauma to the head. Her family mourns her loss, remembering her as a bright, caring individual. She leaves behind three young children who now face a future without their mother.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, support is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or online at thehotline.org.
