File # MV231950289

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On July 14, 2023, at 9:01 PM, deputies from the Moreno Valley Station received a call of a major injury traffic collision on Box Springs Road at Pine Cone Lane.  Deputies, along with paramedics from CalFire, responded within minutes and located the collision. Upon arrival, deputies located a severely injured bicyclist laying in the roadway, which had collided with a Honda Civic.

The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital in critical condition.  Westbound lanes of Box Springs Road were closed in the immediate area to safely process the collision, but have since reopened. The Moreno Valley Traffic Investigations Team responded and assumed the investigation.

A preliminary investigation revealed a 2006 Honda Civic was traveling westbound on Box Springs Road, when a bicyclist crossed into opposing lanes of traffic for an unknown reason and collided with the Honda Civic in a head-on collision. It is unknown at this time if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the collision. The driver (and sole occupant) of the Honda was uninjured, remained at the scene of the collision, and is cooperating with the investigation.

The Moreno Valley Station would like to remind bicyclists to avoid wearing dark clothing during evening hours and of the requirement to have the following equipment under state law (California Vehicle Code Section 21201):

• A front lamp emitting a white light visible from a distance of 300 feet
• A rear red reflector or a solid or flashing red light with a built-in reflector visible from a distance of 200 feet
• A white or yellow reflector on each pedal or on the bicyclist’s shoes or ankles visible from a distance of 200 feet
• A white or yellow reflector on the front wheel, a white or red reflector on the rear wheel, or reflectorized tires
• Use mirrors only as an aid. Always look over your should to make sure the lane is clear before turning or changing lanes

If you witnessed this collision or have information regarding this incident, please contact Deputy Andrew Galbreath of the Moreno Valley Station at 951-486-6700.

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File # EV231190027

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On April 29, 2023, about 1:02 PM, deputies responded to the area of Archibald Avenue and Fairchild Drive, in the city of Eastvale, regarding a single-vehicle roll over traffic collision with the driver trapped inside the overturned vehicle. After removing the driver from the vehicle, he was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment.

The Jurupa Valley Station Traffic Collision Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.

This is an ongoing investigation and anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact Deputy Corlew of the Jurupa Valley Station, at (951) 955-2600.

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File # JV230500144

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On February 19, 2023, about 11:03 PM, deputies responded to a report of a major-injury traffic collision on Limonite Avenue near the intersection of Bain Street, in the city of Jurupa Valley. Deputies arrived on-scene to find a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle. The operator of the motorcycle was found unconscious nearby suffering from life-threatening injuries. The operator of the motorcycle was transported to a local area hospital to be treated for the injuries.

The Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station Traffic Collision Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed the motorcycle was traveling east bound on Limonite Avenue at a high rate of speed when the operator lost control of the motorcycle and struck a pole and fire hydrant, shearing off the fire hydrant.

This investigation is ongoing as further information and evidence is received. The identity of the involved parties will not be released at this time pending the completion of the investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Deputy Stephen Linfoot of the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station at 951-955-2600 or the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office at 951-776-1099.

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File # LA223300021

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On Saturday, November 26, 2022, La Quinta deputies responded to a major injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a bicycle just before 10:30 am. The collision occurred on Eisenhower Drive, south of Coachella Drive in the city of La Quinta. The bicyclist was transported to a local hospital with major injuries that are considered life threatening. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The cause of the collision is still under investigation. At this time, deputies do not believe drugs or alcohol were factors in the collision.

Anyone with information on this collision is encouraged to call Deputy Yoo of the Thermal Station by calling 760-863-8990.

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File # LA222610028

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On Sunday, September 18, 2022, at 4:49 PM Thermal Station deputies responded to a report of a major injury collision at the intersection of Avenue 48 and Dune Palms Drive in the city of La Quinta. When patrol deputies arrived, they located two vehicles, a white 2009 Nissan Rogue, and a gray 2021 Dodge Durango, with major collision damage.

The four occupants of the Nissan Rogue had major injuries and were transported to Desert Regional Medical Center for treatment. The driver of the Dodge Durango, Daniel Jesus Barrera, a 21-year-old resident of Indio, refused medical treatment.

Members of the La Quinta Traffic Team arrived and assumed the investigation. The preliminary investigation found both vehicles were traveling westbound on Avenue 48 near Dune Palms Dr. Barrera was traveling at a high rate of speed and collided with the rear end of the Nissan causing the Nissan to lose control and roll over. Barrera was determined to be driving under the influence of alcohol when the collision occurred and was arrested for driving under the influence causing injury. He was booked into John Benoit Detention Center.

This collision is still under investigation and anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Deputy J. Shields of the Thermal Station at 760–863–8990 or call anonymously at (760) 341-STOP (7867) and reference incident #LA222610028.

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File # MV222230059

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On August 11, 2022, about 8:24 AM, several citizens called 911 to report a white Ford F150 driving recklessly and running red lights on Cactus Avenue, near the intersection of Perris Boulevard, in the city of Moreno Valley. Moments later, deputies from the Moreno Valley Station responded to the report of a major-injury traffic collision on Cactus Avenue near the intersection of Indian Street. Deputies arrived on-scene to find the collision involved a white, 2002 Ford F150 and a black, 2021 Lexus RX450h. The Ford was overturned and beginning to catch fire with three people inside. Several deputies and citizens used fire extinguishers, hoses from nearby residences, and buckets of water to keep the fire from engulfing the vehicle. Deputies were able to break the vehicles windows, cut them from their seatbelts, and rescue them from the burning vehicle. CalFire then arrived on-scene, extinguished the fire and provided medical treatment for the involved parties before they were transported to local area hospitals with non-life threatening injuries.

The Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station Traffic Collision Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed the Ford was traveling westbound on Cactus Avenue in the center two-way left turn lane at a high rate of speed with its hazard lights activated prior to the collision. Evidence indicated the Ford approached the intersection with Perris Boulevard and entered opposing lanes of traffic while driving around stopped vehicles before entering the intersection without yielding for a red light. After crossing through the intersection, the Ford continued traveling westbound on Cactus Avenue at a high-rate of speed in the center two-way left turn lane. As the Ford approached the intersection with Indian Street, an uninvolved vehicle preparing to turn left entered the same two-way left turn lane, prompting the Ford to veer into opposing lanes of traffic, subsequently colliding head-on into the Lexus traveling eastbound on Cactus Avenue. Following the collision, the Ford overturned and landed on the south sidewalk of Cactus Avenue.

At this time, it is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs will be considered a factor in the collision. The identity of all of the involved parties is being withheld, pending the outcome of the investigation.

The collision investigation required the closure of Cactus Avenue, between Indian Street and Victor Drive, for scene processing and evidence collection.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call Deputy Chris Loucks of the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station at 951-486-6832 or the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at 951-776-1099.

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On Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at 2:51 p.m. deputies from the Southwest Sheriff’s Station responded to Rancho California Road and the I-15 Freeway, in the city of Temecula regarding a report of a two-vehicle involved traffic collision.

Upon arriving, deputies found one of the vehicles involved, a black Jeep Patriot, overturned in the westbound lanes of traffic on Rancho California Road, just west of I-15 freeway southbound off-ramp. The driver of the Jeep Patriot was extricated from the vehicle and transported to a nearby hospital for emergency medical treatment. The second vehicle involved, a green Toyota pick-up truck, with major front-end damage, was found unoccupied in the intersection, just east of the Jeep.

The preliminary investigation revealed the Jeep was exiting the I-15 Freeway southbound off-ramp and making a left hand turn onto Rancho California Road when the Toyota traveling westbound on Rancho California Road ran the red light at Rancho California and the I-15 Freeway overpass colliding into the driver’s side of the Jeep. The driver of the Jeep sustained major injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital. The driver of the Toyota fled the collision scene on foot. The driver of the Toyota who fled the scene was positively identified as Domingo Cruz, a 40-year-old Hispanic male adult, 5 feet 7 inches tall, 130 pounds, brown hair, brown eyes, and is a resident of Temecula.

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Southwest Station’s Traffic Team is actively looking for Mr. Cruz who has a warrant for his arrest on this case. Anyone with information regarding this hit and run traffic collision is encouraged to call Deputy Frank Opice at the Southwest Sheriff Station, 951-696-3000.

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