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Coroner's File Number:	2009-04825
Name of Deceased:	KAREN LEE HAMLIN
Sex / Age of Deceased:	FEMALE / 63 YRS
City of Residence:	DESERT HOT SPRINGS
Date/Time of Death:	07/01/2009,1555 HRS
Location of Death:	DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Date/Time of Injury:	07/01/2009, 1520 HRS
Location of Injury:	INTERSECTION OF PALM DR. AND VARNER RD., DESERT HOT SPRINGS
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	CHP - INDIO
Comments:	FRONT PASSENGER OF AUTO BROADSIDED BY A SUV.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-04769
Name of Deceased:	Larry Coronado PEREZ, JR.
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male / 35  years old
City of Residence:	Perris, CA
Date/Time of Death:	06/29/2009 - 2346 Hours
Location of Death:	Inland Valley Medical Center 36485 Inland Valley Dr. Wildomar, CA 92595
Date/Time of Injury:	06/29/2009 - 1749 Hours
Location of Injury:	Apartment Complex 951 Flannery St. Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside Co. Sheriff – Lake Elsinore, L09180058
Comments:	Riverside Sheriff-Lake Elsinore Station reported a homicide. Refer to Central Homicide Unit for further information.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-04746
Name of Deceased:	Name withheld pending next of kin notification
Sex/Age of Deceased:	26 year-old female
City of Residence:	Temecula
Date/Time of Death:	Found: 06/29/09 @ 0626 hrs
Location of Death:	A business, 35600 Antelope Rd., Murrieta
Date/Time of Injury:	06/--/09 @ unknown time
Location of Injury:	Pending Investigation
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	Murrieta Police Department, file # MR09-004031
Comments:	Suspicious death, pending further investigation.

*Coroner's File Number:	2009-04725
Name of Deceased:	*Poole, Jr., Juzell Anthony
Sex/Age of Deceased:	24 year-old male
City of Residence:	Costa Mesa
Date/Time of Death:	06/28/09 @ 0825 hrs
Location of Death:	In front of a residence, 3100 block of Chardoney Wy., Mira Loma
Date/Time of Injury:	06/28/09 @ 0811 hrs
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Central Homicide Unit / RSO-Jurupa Valley, file #E091790067
Comments:	Victim of a homicide.
*Updated:	06-29-09

Coroner's File Number:	2009-04716
Name of Deceased:	Fermin Rodriguez FIGUEROA
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male / Age 25 years
City of Residence:	Indio, CA 92201
Date/Time of Death:	06/27/2009 - 2024 hours
Location of Death:	Off Roadway 20 Yards West of Dillon Rd. and 54 Yards North of Silver Oak Ln. Coachella, CA 92236
Date/Time of Injury:	06/27/2009 - 2009 hours
Location of Injury:	Off Roadway 20 Yards West of Dillon Rd. and 54 Yards North of Silver Oak Ln. Coachella, CA 92236
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside Co. Sheriff – Indio Station, Y09178049
Comments:	Operator of a sedan that left the roadway, broke a utility post, struck a tree, and drove over a barbwire fence. Partially ejected.

* Coroner's File Number:	2009-04613
Name of Deceased:	* Daniel AGUILAR
Sex/Age of Deceased:	* Male / 38 years
City of Residence:	* Indio
Date/Time of Death:	Found: 06/24/2009, at 0914 hrs
Location of Death:	Vacant Lot Behind 82227 Hwy 111 Indio, CA 92201
Date/Time of Injury:	Unknown
Location of Injury:	Unknown
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Indio PD, case #0906I-4947
Comments:	Found body in vacant lot behind vacant Sears building. Drug paraphernalia found at the scene. Possible drug overdose.
* Updated 06-25-09	* Indicates updated information

Coroner's File Number:	2009-04606
Name of Deceased:	Clyde ARNETT
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male / 87 years
City of Residence:	Yucaipa
Date/Time of Death:	06/24/2009, at 0042 hrs
Location of Death:	Off roadway NB Hwy 111, 1.4 miles NW of Gateway Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
Date/Time of Injury:	06/24/2009, at 0037 hrs NB Hwy 111, 1.4 miles NW of Gateway Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
Location of Injury:	Roadway
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Palm Springs PD, Case #0906P-5160
Comments:	Restrained operator of sedan that was rear ended at high rate of speed. Not ejected

Coroner's File Number:	2009-04607
Name of Deceased:	Mildred ARNETT
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Female / 88 years
City of Residence:	Yucaipa
Date/Time of Death:	06/24/2009, at 0042 hrs
Location of Death:	Off roadway NB Hwy 111, 1.4 miles NW of Gateway Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
Date/Time of Injury:	06/24/2009, at 0037 hrs NB Hwy 111, 1.4 miles NW of Gateway Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
Location of Injury:	Roadway
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Palm Springs PD, Case #0906P-5160
Comments:	Restrained passenger of sedan that was rear ended at high rate of speed. Not ejected.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-04534
Name of Deceased:	Jobe, Ben Edward
Sex/Age of Deceased:	57 year-old male
City of Residence:	Mead Valley
Date/Time of Death:	06/21/2009 @ 0600 hrs
Location of Death:	22100 block of Cajalco Rd., Mead Valley
Date/Time of Injury:	06/21/2009 @ unknown time
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Central Homicide Unit / RSO-Perris, file #PC091720009
Comments:	Victim of a homicide.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-04496
Name of Deceased:	Pending confirmation of identification
Sex/Age of Deceased:	33 year-old male
City of Residence:	Perris
Date/Time of Death:	06/20/2009 @ 0020 hours
Location of Death:	Roadway, Nuevo Road, west of El Nido Avenue, Perris
Date/Time of Injury:	06/20/2009 @ 0020 hours
Location of Injury:	Roadway, Nuevo Road, west of El Nido Avenue, Perris
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside Sheriff Perris Station
Comments:	Driver of a sedan that collided with a sport utility vehicle and erupted in fire. Not ejected.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-04435
Name of Deceased:	Stevens, Jason Dean
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male, 26
City of Residence:	29 Palms
Date/Time of Death:	Found 06/17/2009 @ 0725 Hours
Location of Death:	Federal Park Route 12, 5 tenths of a mile west of Barker Dam Rd. 29 Palms CA 92277
Date/Time of Injury:	06/--/2009 @ unknown hours
Location of Injury:	Federal Park Route 12, 5 tenths of a mile west of Barker Dam Rd. 29 Palms CA 92277
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	California Highway Patrol Indio
Comments:	Double fatality traffic collision. 2 of 2. Restrained passenger of a sedan that lost control rolled and struck a tree. Not ejected.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-04434
Name of Deceased:	Husted, Jeffery Lee
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male 26
City of Residence:	29 Palms
Date/Time of Death:	Found 06/17/2009 @ 0725 Hours
Location of Death:	Federal Park Route 12, 5 tenths of a mile west of Barker Dam Rd. 29 Palms CA 92277
Date/Time of Injury:	06/--/2009 @ unknown hours
Location of Injury:	Federal Park Route 12, 5 tenths of a mile west of Barker Dam Rd. 29 Palms CA 92277
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	California Highway Patrol Indio
Comments:	Double fatality traffic collision. 1 of 2. Unrestrained passenger of a sedan that lost control rolled and struck a tree. Not ejected.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-04401
Name of Deceased:	Dustin Rogers MARTIN
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male Age 17 years
City of Residence:	Hesperia, CA 92345
Date/Time of Death:	06/15/2009 2100 hours
Location of Death:	Desert Regional Medical Center 1150 N. Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
Date/Time of Injury:	06/15/2009 0513 hours
Location of Injury:	Roadway On Cottonwood Ave. approx. 15 yards north of Poplar St. Hesperia, CA 92345
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	San Bernardino Co. Sheriff – Hesperia Police Dept.
Comments:	Victim of a delayed traffic fatality. Pedestrian on a skateboard struck by a sedan. Refer to the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Dept./Hesperia Police Dept. for further information.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-04349
Name of Deceased:	Wheeler, Lacey Louise
Sex/Age of Deceased:	21 year old female
City of Residence:	Moreno Valley
Date/Time of Death:	06/14/2009 @ 0255 hrs
Location of Death:	Riverside Community Hospital
Date/Time of Injury:	06/14/2009 @ 0140 hrs
Location of Injury:	19000 block of Glenwood Ave., Glen Valley
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside County Sheriff – Perris, file #PC091650008
Comments:	Victim of a homicide.

* Coroner's File Number:	2009- 04320
Name of Deceased:	* Sade Hargress
Sex/Age of Deceased:	* Female, 23
City of Residence:	Unknown
Date/Time of Death:	06/12/09 at 2030 hours
Location of Death:	Riverside County Regional Medical Center 26520 Cactus Ave., Moreno Valley, Ca. 92555
Date/Time of Injury:	* 06/12/09 at 2030 hours
Location of Injury:	SR 60, 150 feet north of Sunnymead Blvd., Moreno Valley
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	* Yes
Agency Investigating:	RSO-Moreno Valley
Comments:	Refer to Moreno Valley Police Dept. File # MV091630344 for further information
* Updated 06/14/09	* Indicates updated information

Coroner's File Number:	2009-04301
Name of Deceased:	MARTINEZ, Harry
Sex/Age of Deceased:	19-year-old male
City of Residence:	Winchester
Date/Time of Death:	06/11/09 at 2313 hours
Location of Death:	Dirt field off east side of road. Antelope Rd., 1/8 mile N. of Scott Rd., Menifee
Date/Time of Injury:	06/11/09 at 2300 hours
Location of Injury:	Roadway. Antelope Rd., 1/8 mile N. of Scott Rd., Menifee
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	RSO – Perris station
Comments:	Passenger of sedan that lost control and rolled, ejected.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-04224
Name of Deceased:	Name Held Pending Notification of Next-of-Kin
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male / Age 43 years
City of Residence:	Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Date/Time of Death:	06/08/2009 2307 hours
Location of Death:	Desert Regional Medical Center 1150 N. Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
Date/Time of Injury:	06/08/2009 2058 hours
Location of Injury:	A Residence: 66785 8th Street Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	Desert Hot Springs Police Dept.
Comments:	Victim of a homicide. Refer to Desert Hot Springs Police for further information.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-04101
Name of Deceased:	Ashley Danielle BLANQUET
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Female / 18 years old
City of Residence:	Riverside, Ca
Date/Time of Death:	06/04/2009 0004 hours
Location of Death:	ROADWAY S/B Riverwalk Pkwy. Approx 35 ft. south of Waterstone Drive Riverside, Ca 92505
Date/Time of Injury:	06/04/2009 2400 hours
Location of Injury:	ROADWAY S/B Riverwalk Pkwy Approx 35 ft south of Waterstone Drive Riverside, Ca 92505
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside Police Department, P09-084-402
Comments:	Unrestrained passenger of a van that lost control and rolled; ejected. For further inquires refer to Riverside Police Department.
Initial or Update:	UPDATE / FINAL

Coroner's File Number:	2009-04042
Name of Deceased:	MCDONALD, William Arthur - ** Updated **
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male/52
City of Residence:	San Jacinto
Date/Time of Death:	06/02/2009 @ 0120
Location of Death:	Vacant Lot
Date/Time of Injury:	06/02/2009 @ 0120
Location of Injury:	Vacant Lot
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside Sheriff-San Jacinto
Comments:	Electrocuted by high voltage wire.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-04043
Name of Deceased:	U09-115
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male/48
City of Residence:	San Jacinto
Date/Time of Death:	06/02/2009 @ 0120
Location of Death:	Vacant Lot
Date/Time of Injury:	06/02/2009 @ 0120
Location of Injury:	Vacant Lot
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside Sheriff-San Jacinto
Comments:	Electrocuted by high voltage wire.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-04029
Name of Deceased:	Klimovich, Donald Paul
Sex/Age of Deceased:	80 year old male
City of Residence:	Palm Springs
Date/Time of Death:	06/01/09 @ 1012 hrs
Location of Death:	Desert Regional Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury:	06/01/09 @ 0940 hrs
Location of Injury:	Intersection of San Rafael Dr. and Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Palm Springs Police Department, file #0906P0053
Comments:	Operator of car that was struck broadside by pick-up truck, not ejected.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03973
Name of Deceased:	Thomas Michael Fiorello
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male, 62 Years
City of Residence:	Mira Loma, CA
Date/Time of Death:	05/29/2009 1532 Hours
Location of Death:	Riverside Community Hospital 4445 Magnolia Ave. Riverside, CA 92501
Date/Time of Injury:	5/29/2009 1430 Hours
Location of Injury:	3500 block of 12th St., Riverside
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside Police Department, P09081340
Comments:	Pending Investigation

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03903
Name of Deceased:	Mario Ernesto MALAGON-FERNANDEZ
Sex/Age of Deceased:	25 Year-old Male
City of Residence:	San Bernardino, CA
Date/Time of Death:	05/27/2009 0550 hours
Location of Death:	Roadway, Highway 74, 400 feet west of Antelope Road Romoland, CA
Date/Time of Injury:	05/27/2009 0544 hours
Location of Injury:	Same as Death
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside County Sheriff – Perris station File # ME09147009
Comments:	Passenger in sedan that was struck by several vehicles.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03892
Name of Deceased:	William FERGUSON
Sex/Age of Deceased:	MALE - 50 YEARS
City of Residence:	PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Date/Time of Death:	05/26/2009 - 1811 Hours
Location of Death:	DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 1150 N. INDIAN CANYON DR. PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Date/Time of Injury:	04/06/2009 - 1413 Hours
Location of Injury:	ROADWAY AMADO ROAD AND PALM CANYON DRIVE PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT, 0904P1515
Comments:	PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY SUV. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, REFER TO PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03866
Name of Deceased:	CAMARILLO, Juan Carlos
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male 31 years
City of Residence:	Garden Grove, CA
Date/Time of Death:	05/25/2009 1813 hours
Location of Death:	Hillside Gilman Springs Road 2000 feet east of Alessandro Moreno Valley, CA 92555
Date/Time of Injury:	05/25/2009 1805 hours
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	CHP – Indio
Comments:	Unrestrained driver of a Yamaha Rhino that lost control for unknown reason and rolled. For further information refer to CHP Indio Station

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03859
Name of Deceased:	Medina, Humberto
Sex/Age of Deceased:	23 year old male
City of Residence:	South Gate, Ca
Date/Time of Death:	05/25/09 @ 1224 hrs
Location of Death:	Southbound State Hwy 243 at mile marker 15.25, Idyllwild
Date/Time of Injury:	05/25/09 @ 1155 hrs
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	California Highway Patrol-San Gorgonio
Comments:	Helmeted operator of motorcycle that collided with a recreational vehicle.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03504
Name of Deceased:	BRYANT, Travis
Sex/Age of Deceased:	49 year old Male
City of Residence:	Cabazon, CA
Date/Time of Death:	FND: 05/11/2009 @ 1859 hours
Location of Death:	Open Desert, Whitewater
Date/Time of Injury:	Pending
Location of Injury:	Pending
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside County Sheriff Central Homicide Unit
Comments:	Found deceased in open desert. Refer to CHU for further.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03746
Name of Deceased:	GARCIA, Carlos
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male - 1 year
City of Residence:	Palm Desert, CA
Date/Time of Death:	05/20/2009 2203
Location of Death:	Eisenhower Memorial Hospital
Date/Time of Injury:	05/20/2009 2104
Location of Injury:	In front of residence 43100 Block of Portola Ave. Palm Desert, CA 92260
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Y
Agency Investigating:	RSO-Palm Desert
Comments:	Child pedestrian struck by SUV. For additional information refer to RSO-Palm Desert

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03696
Name of Deceased:	Theadore, GARCIA
Sex/Age of Deceased:	MALE 19 years
City of Residence:	Coachella, CA 92236
Date/Time of Death:	05/18/09 1846 Hours
Location of Death:	Roadway
Date/Time of Injury:	05/18/09 1840 Hours
Location of Injury:	Roadway Grapefruit Blvd approximately 1200 FT North of Ave 49, Coachella
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	Riverside County Sheriff – Indio
Comments:	DRIVER OF SEDAN TRAVELING AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED, LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK A PALM TREE.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03648
Name of Deceased:	Lopez, Raimundo
Sex/Age of Deceased:	20 year old male
City of Residence:	San Jacinto
Date/Time of Death:	05/17/2009 @ 0049 hrs
Location of Death:	600 block of Mistletoe Ave, San Jacinto
Date/Time of Injury:	Pending Investigation
Location of Injury:	Pending Investigation
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	San Jacinto Police Dept / Central Homicide Unit, file #I09137002
Comments:	Victim of a homicide.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03652
Name of Deceased:	Vandenberg, Diana Gail
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Female, 54 years old
City of Residence:	Wildomar, Ca
Date/Time of Death:	05/17/2009 0627 hours
Location of Death:	Riverside County Regional Medical Center 26520 Cactus Ave. Moreno Valley, Ca 92555
Date/Time of Injury:	05/17/2009 0108 hours
Location of Injury:	Intersection of SR74 and Meridian St. Hemet, Ca 92544
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	California Highway Patrol-San Gorgonio Station Report #05172009-0108-9655-17828
Comments:	Operator of a motorcycle that collided with a sport utility vehicle; ejected
Initial or Update:	Final

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03645
Name of Deceased:	DAVID BARELA
Sex/Age of Deceased:	20-YEARS / MALE
City of Residence:	MENIFEE
Date/Time of Death:	05/16/2009 @ 2240 HRS
Location of Death:	INLAND VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Date/Time of Injury:	05/16/2009 @ 2210 HRS
Location of Injury:	HAUN ROAD, 300 YARDS SOUTH OF LA PIEDRA, MENIFEE
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	RSO:, SOUTH WEST
Comments:	DRIVER OF SUV THAT LOST CONTROL WHILE PASSING TRAFFIC. SUV ROLLED, SUBJECT NOT WEARING SEATBELT, EJECTED. TRANSPORTED FROM SCENE, PRONOUNCED AT HOSPITAL.

Coroner's File Number:	2009- 03639
Name of Deceased:	Timothy Wayne Hancock Jr.
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male, 24
City of Residence:	Banning, Ca.
Date/Time of Death:	05/16/09 at 1624 hours
Location of Death:	Dirt road, approx 1 mile east of Sunset Rd, south of Shirleon Dr.
Date/Time of Injury:	05/16/09 at 1600 hours
Location of Injury:	Dirt road, approx 1 mile east of Sunset Rd, south of Shirleon Dr.
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	CHP Indio
Comments:	Refer to CHP Indio for further information

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03600
Name of Deceased:	Anthony Lyn Lopiccolo
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male, 33 YRS
City of Residence:	Wildomar, Ca
Date/Time of Death:	05/15/09, FND 1252 HRS
Location of Death:	22000 Block of Hunwut Dr., Wildomar
Date/Time of Injury:	PENDING
Location of Injury:	PENDING
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	RSO-CENTRAL HOMICIDE UNIT
Comments:	SUSPICIOUS DEATH

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03611
Name of Deceased:	Pamela Ann Wright
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Female, 58 YRS
City of Residence:	Palm Desert
Date/Time of Death:	FND 05/15/09, 1807 HRS
Location of Death:	Seminole Dr., APPR 1 ½ MI. east of Main St., Cabazon
Date/Time of Injury:	PENDING
Location of Injury:	PENDING
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	RSO-CENTRAL HOMICIDE UNIT
Comments:	SUSPICIOUS DEATH

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03478 - Updated
Name of Deceased:	Unga, Taane
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male, 5 years
City of Residence:	Sun City
Date/Time of Death:	05/10/2009 @ 1940 hrs
Location of Death:	Southbound 215 freeway, approx 1500 ft north of Harley Knox Blvd., Perris
Date/Time of Injury:	05/10/2009 @ 1925 hrs
Location of Injury:	Southbound 215 freeway, approx 1500 ft north of Harley Knox Blvd., Perris
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	CHP- Riverside
Comments:	Passenger of minivan that was struck by a sedan and rolled, ejected. This press release reflects the correct time of death and injury.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03478
Name of Deceased:	Unga, Taane
Sex/Age of Deceased:	5 year old male
City of Residence:	Sun City
Date/Time of Death:	05/10/2009 @ 2230 hrs
Location of Death:	Southbound 215 freeway, approx 1500 ft north of Harley Knox Blvd., Perris
Date/Time of Injury:	05/10/2009 @ 2206 hrs
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	California Highway Patrol-Riverside
Comments:	Passenger of minivan that was struck by a sedan and rolled, ejected.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03448-Update
Name of Deceased:	Esqueda, Natalie
Sex/Age of Deceased:	F, 2 MONTHS
City of Residence:	CORONA, CA
Date/Time of Death:	05/09/09 @ 0715 HRS
Location of Death:	CORONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Date/Time of Injury:	05/09/09 @ 1648 HRS
Location of Injury:	RESIDENCE, 700 block of Paraiso Cir, Corona
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	CORONA P.D.
Comments:	VICTIM OF HOMICIDE, REFER TO CORONA PD FOR FURTHER.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03447-Update
Name of Deceased:	Esqueda, Casandra
Sex/Age of Deceased:	F, 6 YRS
City of Residence:	CORONA, CA
Date/Time of Death:	05/09/09 @ 0717 HRS
Location of Death:	CORONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Date/Time of Injury:	05/09/09 @ 1648 HRS
Location of Injury:	RESIDENCE, 700 block of Paraiso Cir, Corona
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	CORONA P.D.
Comments:	VICTIM OF HOMICIDE, REFER TO CORONA PD FOR FURTHER.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03448
Name of Deceased:	Name withheld, pending next of kin notification
Sex/Age of Deceased:	F, 2 MONTHS
City of Residence:	CORONA, CA
Date/Time of Death:	05/09/09 @ 0715 HRS
Location of Death:	CORONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Date/Time of Injury:	05/09/09 @ 1648 HRS
Location of Injury:	RESIDENCE, 700 block of Paraiso Cir, Corona
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	CORONA P.D.
Comments:	VICTIM OF HOMICIDE, REFER TO CORONA PD FOR FURTHER.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03447
Name of Deceased:	Name withheld, pending next of kin notification
Sex/Age of Deceased:	F, 6 YRS
City of Residence:	CORONA, CA
Date/Time of Death:	05/09/09 @ 0717 HRS
Location of Death:	CORONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Date/Time of Injury:	05/09/09 @ 1648 HRS
Location of Injury:	RESIDENCE, 700 block of Paraiso Cir, Corona
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	CORONA P.D.
Comments:	VICTIM OF HOMICIDE, REFER TO CORONA PD FOR FURTHER.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03259
Name of Deceased:	VARGAS, Jr., Rene
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male 16 years
City of Residence:	Coachella, CA
Date/Time of Death:	05/01/2009 2327 hours
Location of Death:	JFK Memorial Hospital 47111 Monroe St. Indio, CA
Date/Time of Injury:	Under Investigation
Location of Injury:	Under Investigation
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	RSO – CHU
Comments:	Victim of a Homicide. Refer all further inquiries to Central Homicide.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03207 - Update
Name of Deceased:	Myers, James
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male, 42 years
City of Residence:	Perris, CA
Date/Time of Death:	04/29/2009 - 2308 hrs
Location of Death:	Roadway Ellis Ave, 2.1 Miles west of SR74 Perris, CA
Date/Time of Injury:	04/29/2009 - 2302
Location of Injury:	Same as death.
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	CHP Riverside
Comments:	Operator of a SUV that collided with a sedan, lost control then collided with a tree. Charred. Not ejected. Refer all further inquiries to CHP Riverside.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03207
Name of Deceased:	Name withheld pending confirmation of ID
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male, 42 years
City of Residence:	Perris, CA
Date/Time of Death:	04/29/2009 - 2308 hrs
Location of Death:	Roadway Ellis Ave, 2.1 Miles west of SR74 Perris, CA
Date/Time of Injury:	04/29/2009 - 2302
Location of Injury:	Same as death.
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	CHP Riverside
Comments:	Operator of a SUV that collided with a sedan, lost control then collided with a tree. Charred. Not ejected. Refer all further inquiries to CHP Riverside.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03156
Name of Deceased:	Lloyd Cecil Johnson
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male 52 years old
City of Residence:	Rubidoux, Ca 92509
Date/Time of Death:	04/27/2009 FND: 0620 hrs
Location of Death:	School 4041 Pacific Ave Rubidoux, Ca 92509
Date/Time of Injury:	04/--/2009 UNK TIME
Location of Injury:	School 4041 Pacific Ave Rubidoux, Ca 92509
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside County Sheriff-Central Homicide Unit
Comments:	Victim of Homicide; refer to Central Homicide Unit for further information. Report # E09-117-0020
Initial or Update:	Final

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03145
Name of Deceased:	BALTAZAR BRADLEY BARRON  IIII
Sex/Age of Deceased:	MALE  10-YEARS
City of Residence:	MORENO VALLEY
Date/Time of Death:	04/26/2009 @ 2144 HOURS
Location of Death:	RIVERSIDE CO. REG. MED. CNTR.
Date/Time of Injury:	04/26/2009 @ 2100 HRS
Location of Injury:	1-MILE WEST OF MORENO BEACH DRIVE, 300 FEET NORTH OF RECHE CYN. ROAD. MORENO VALLEY
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	C.H.P. RIVERSIDE
	PASSENGER OF OFFROAD UTILITY VEHICLE EJECTED DURING ROLLOVER, NOT WEARING HELMET. TRANSPORTED FROM SCENE BY AMBULANCE, PRONOUNCED AT HOSPITAL

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03127
Name of Deceased:	Victor Delgado, Jr.
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male    Age 3 years
City of Residence:	Thermal
Date/Time of Death:	04/26/2009        0015 hours
Location of Death:	Off Roadway Desert Cactus Dr. 2/10ths mile north of 58th Ave. Thermal, CA 92274
Date/Time of Injury:	04/25/2009        2335 hours
Location of Injury:	Roadway Desert Cactus Dr. 3/10ths mile north of 58th Ave. Thermal, CA 92274
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	California Highway Patrol - Indio
	Rear seat passenger of pick-up truck that left roadway and rolled.  Ejected.  Refer to CHP-Indio for further information.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-03065
Name of Deceased:	JACK S. JENNINGS
Sex/Age of Deceased:	MALE/59 YRS
City of Residence:	MIRA LOMA
Date/Time of Death:	04/23/09, 1544 HRS
Location of Death:	DRMC
Date/Time of Injury:	04/23/09, 1223 HRS
Location of Injury:	E/B I-40, JUST EAST OF NATIONAL TRAILS HWY, NEWBERRY SPRINGS, CA
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	CHP - BARSTOW
	HELMETED OPERATOR OF MOTORCYCLE THAT STRUCK AN OBJECT IN THE ROADWAY AND LOST CONTROL.

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02984
Name of Deceased:	Mantas, Jameson G.
Sex/Age of Deceased:	35 year old male
City of Residence:	Wildomar
Date/Time of Death:	04/20/2009 @ 2058 hrs
Location of Death:	WB Riverside Dr., approx 300 ft east of Joy St., Lake Elsinore
Date/Time of Injury:	04/20/2009 @ 2056 hrs
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside County Sheriff-Lake Elsinore, file #L09110085
Comments:	Pedestrian struck by sedan.
Date/Time Posted:	04/22/09 07:17 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02937
Name of Deceased:	Michaela Aurora Zickuhr
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Female 16 years old
City of Residence:	Riverside, CA
Date/Time of Death:	04/19/2009 0231 hours
Location of Death:	Roadside S/B Wood Rd. Approx 200 ft south of Mariposa Ave Riverside, Ca 92508
Date/Time of Injury:	04/19/2009 0221 hours
Location of Injury:	Roadway Intersection of Wood Rd. and Mariposa Ave Riverside, Ca 92508
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside Police Department #P09-058-926
Comments:	Unrestrained rear passenger of a pick-up truck that collided with another pick-up truck; not ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	04/19/09 10:57 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02937
Name of Deceased:	Michaela Aurora Zickuhr
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Female 16 years old
City of Residence:	Riverside, CA
Date/Time of Death:	04/19/2009 0231 hours
Location of Death:	Roadside S/B Wood Rd. Approx 200 ft south of Mariposa Ave Riverside, Ca 92508
Date/Time of Injury:	04/19/2009 0221 hours
Location of Injury:	Roadway Intersection of Wood Rd. and Mariposa Ave Riverside, Ca 92508
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside Police Department #P09-058-926
Comments:	Unrestrained rear passenger of a pick-up truck that collided with another pick-up truck; not ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	04/19/09 10:57 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02864 Update
Name of Deceased:	MCCALL, TIMOTHY JOSEPH
Sex/Age of Deceased:	MALE/ 41 YRS
City of Residence:	UNK
Date/Time of Death:	04/16/09, 1831
Location of Death:	30000 BLOCK OF DE PORTOLA RD, Temecula
Date/Time of Injury:	04/16/09, 1830
Location of Injury:	30000 BLOCK OF DE PORTOLA RD, Temecula
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	CENTRAL HOMICIDE UNIT
Comments:	OFFICER INVOLVED SHOOTING Station press release
Date/Time Posted:	04/19/09 10:56 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02871
Name of Deceased:	CERVANTES, Steve
Sex/Age of Deceased:	24 year old Male
City of Residence:	Corona, CA 92282
Date/Time of Death:	04/17/2009 @ 0230 hours
Location of Death:	Parking Lot, 931 Rebecca Way, Corona, CA 92880
Date/Time of Injury:	04/17/2009 @ Unk time
Location of Injury:	Same as death
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Corona Police Department
Comments:	Suicide - Self-inflicted gunshot in vehicle in public parking lot.
Date/Time Posted:	04/17/09 03:10 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02864
Name of Deceased:	Name withheld pending notification of NOK
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male 41 years
City of Residence:	Unknown
Date/Time of Death:	04/16/2009 1831 hours
Location of Death:	Driveway 37338 De Portola Rd. Temecula, CA
Date/Time of Injury:	Same
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	N
Agency Investigating:	RSO-CHU
Comments:	Officer Involved shooting. Station press release
Date/Time Posted:	04/17/09 07:32 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02780
Name of Deceased:	Medina-Aviles, Horacio
Sex/Age of Deceased:	21 year old male
City of Residence:	Mecca
Date/Time of Death:	04/13/2009 @ 0650 hrs
Location of Death:	Bridge #BR 56-71, northbound Hwy 111, 200 ft south of Fillmore St., Thermal
Date/Time of Injury:	04/13/2009 @ 0626 hrs
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	California Highway Patrol-Indio
Comments:	Unrestrained operator of car traveling southbound that crossed into northbound lane and struck a pick-up truck head-on, not ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	04/13/09 08:15 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02776
Name of Deceased:	LONNIE BERNARD BUTLER II
Sex/Age of Deceased:	MALE 20 YEARS OLD
City of Residence:	SAN BERNARDNO, CA 92407
Date/Time of Death:	04/13/2009 0345 HOURS
Location of Death:	N/B I-215 @ BLAINE ST., RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
Date/Time of Injury:	04/13/2009 0336 HOURS
Location of Injury:	ROADWAY N/B 1-215, UNDER THE LINDON ST OVERPASS, RIVERSIDE, CA 92501
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Y
Agency Investigating:	RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT, #P09-055-263
Comments:	PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY A SEMI-TRUCK. PENDING FURTHER INFORMATION.
Date/Time Posted:	04/13/09 12:54 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02769
Name of Deceased:	FILEMON GOMEZ-MEJIA
Sex/Age of Deceased:	MALE 59-YEARS
City of Residence:	BANNING
Date/Time of Death:	04/12/2009 @ 2100
Location of Death:	SAN GORGONIO MEM. HOSPITAL
Date/Time of Injury:	04/12/2009 @ 2025
Location of Injury:	ROADWAY, 100 BLOCK OF 8TH STREET, BANNING
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	BANNING P.D.
Comments:	PEDESTRIAN WHO STEPPED INTO PATH OF ONCOMMING TRAFFIC, STRUCK BY TOW TRUCK. TRANSPORTED TO E.R. IN FULL ARREST, PRONOUNCED.
Date/Time Posted:	04/13/09 07:09 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02657
Name of Deceased:	Flores, Adrian Millan
Sex/Age of Deceased:	3 year old male
City of Residence:	San Pedro, CA
Date/Time of Death:	04/07/2009 @ 1905 hrs
Location of Death:	Riverside County Regional Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury:	04/07/2009 @ Unk time
Location of Injury:	25000 block of Thundercloud Court, Moreno Valley
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside County Sheriff-Moreno Valley, file #MV09097335
Comments:	Apparent drowning in residential swimming pool.
Date/Time Posted:	04/07/09 10:48 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02642
Name of Deceased:	Zivkovich, Maria
Sex/Age of Deceased:	71 year old female
City of Residence:	Corona
Date/Time of Death:	04/07/2009 @ 1049 hrs
Location of Death:	Corona Regional Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury:	04/07/2009 @ 1019 hrs
Location of Injury:	Magnolia Ave., 2769 ft west of Fullerton Ave., Corona
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Corona Police Department, file #094534
Comments:	Pedestrian struck by sedan.
Date/Time Posted:	04/07/09 09:44 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02642
Name of Deceased:	Name withheld pending next of kin notification
Sex/Age of Deceased:	71 year old female
City of Residence:	Corona
Date/Time of Death:	04/07/2009 @ 1049 hrs
Location of Death:	Corona Regional Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury:	04/07/2009 @ 1019 hrs
Location of Injury:	Magnolia Ave., 2769 ft west of Fullerton Ave., Corona
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	Corona Police Department, file #094534
Comments:	Pedestrian struck by sedan.
Date/Time Posted:	04/07/09 08:53 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02573
Name of Deceased:	Cody Krueger
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male / 20 years old
City of Residence:	Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Date/Time of Death:	04/04/2009 / 1737 hours
Location of Death:	Inland Valley Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury:	04/04/2009 / 1615 hours
Location of Injury:	E/B highway 74 @ Mile Marker 2
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	California Highway Patrol
Comments:	Helmeted operator of a motorcycle that lost control and struck an SUV.
Date/Time Posted:	04/05/09 10:19 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02584
Name of Deceased:	Willie Charles Edmondson II
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male / 49 years old
City of Residence:	Hemet
Date/Time of Death:	04/05/2009 @ 0226 hrs.
Location of Death:	Hemet Valley Medical Center - E.R.
Date/Time of Injury:	04/05/2009 / 0130 - 0135 hours
Location of Injury:	Dirt field
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	RSO-San Jacinto
Comments:	Unrestrained driver of a car that lost control and rolled 1 1/2 times. Partially ejected. Station press release
Date/Time Posted:	04/05/09 09:45 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02410 - Update
Name of Deceased:	Perez, Candido Gomez
Sex/Age of Deceased:	MALE 35 YEARS
City of Residence:	Grand Prairie, Texas
Date/Time of Death:	03/28/2009 2134 HOURS
Location of Death:	ROADWAY N/B I 215 SOUTH OF RAMONA EXPRESSWAY PERRIS, CA 92570
Date/Time of Injury:	03/28/2009 2120 HOURS
Location of Injury:	ROADWAY N/B I 215 SOUTH OF RAMONA EXPRESSWAY PERRIS, CA 92570
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	CALIF. HIGHWAY PATROL - TEMECULA
Comments:	RESTRAINED PASSENGER OF SUV THAT LOST CONTROL.
Date/Time Posted:	04/01/09 07:25 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02474
Name of Deceased:	Madrid, Carol Lyn
Sex/Age of Deceased:	45 year old female
City of Residence:	Riverside
Date/Time of Death:	03/31/2009 @ 1642 hrs
Location of Death:	Spruce St., approx 498 ft west of Atlanta Ave., Riverside
Date/Time of Injury:	03/31/2009 @ 1639 hrs
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside Police Department, file #P09048496
Comments:	Pedestrian struck by van.
Date/Time Posted:	04/01/09 08:09 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02405
Name of Deceased:	HAMMOND, DAVID
Sex/Age of Deceased:	MALE/ 62 YRS
City of Residence:	ESCONDIDO
Date/Time of Death:	03/28/09 @ 1922
Location of Death:	INLAND VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Date/Time of Injury:	03/28/09 @ 1600
Location of Injury:	S/B I-215, 1653 FT NORTH OF SCOTT RD, MENIFEE
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	CHP- TEMECULA
Comments:	OPERATOR OF MOTORCYCLE LEFT FREEWAY
Date/Time Posted:	03/29/09 09:29 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02410
Name of Deceased:	Name Held Pending Notification of Next of Kin
Sex/Age of Deceased:	M, Unk
City of Residence:	Unknown
Date/Time of Death:	03/28/2009@ 2134 HOURS
Location of Death:	Roadway, N/B I 215 South of Ramona Expressway, Perris
Date/Time of Injury:	03/28/2009 @ 2120
Location of Injury:	Roadway, N/B I 215 South of Ramona Expressway, Perris
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	CHP
Comments:	Restrained passenger of SUV that lost control, partially ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	03/29/09 09:29 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02387 Update
Name of Deceased:	Blake William Locko
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male 17 years old
City of Residence:	Riverside 92509
Date/Time of Death:	03/28/2009 0230
Location of Death:	Highway, E/B 60, 500 ft E/O Hall Ave overpass. Riverside
Date/Time of Injury:	03/28/2009 0219
Location of Injury:	Same as Death
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	CHP Riverside
Comments:	Pedestrian struck by multiple vehicles. Refer to CHP Riverside for additional details. Update with Identity.
Date/Time Posted:	03/28/09 01:02 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02391
Name of Deceased:	Rodriguez, Marco
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male / 24 years old
City of Residence:	Moreno Valley
Date/Time of Death:	03/28/2009 0444 hours
Location of Death:	Riverside County Regional Medical Center - ER
Date/Time of Injury:	03/28/2009 0310 hours
Location of Injury:	Roadway, 28700 block of Alessandro Blvd., Moreno Valley
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Y
Agency Investigating:	RSO-Moreno Valley Police
Comments:	Driver of an automobile that lost control and struck a tree. Partially ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	03/28/09 09:00 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02387
Name of Deceased:	Pending Identification and Notification
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male Unknown
City of Residence:	Unknown
Date/Time of Death:	03/28/2009 0230
Location of Death:	Highway E/B 60, 500 ft E/O Hall Ave. Riverside
Date/Time of Injury:	03/28/2009 0219
Location of Injury:	Same as Death
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	N
Agency Investigating:	CHP Riverside
Comments:	Pedestrian struck by multiple vehicles.
Date/Time Posted:	03/28/09 09:00 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02257
Name of Deceased:	Name withheld pending positive identification and notification of next of kin
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Adult male
City of Residence:	Unknown
Date/Time of Death:	03/22/2009 @ 2059 hrs
Location of Death:	Desert Regional Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury:	03/22/2009 @ 2022 hrs
Location of Injury:	Westbound Ramon Rd., approx 100 ft south of Calle El Segundo, Palm Springs
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	Palm Springs Police Department, file #0903P5697
Comments:	Pedestrian struck by automobile.
Date/Time Posted:	03/23/09 04:14 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02235
Name of Deceased:	Ulibarri, Russell
Sex/Age of Deceased:	75 year old male
City of Residence:	Palo Verde
Date/Time of Death:	03/22/2009 @ 0117 hrs
Location of Death:	Desert Regional Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury:	03/21/2009 @ 1952 hrs
Location of Injury:	Eastbound State Route 78, approx 200 ft north of Clark Way, Palo Verde
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	CHP-Winterhaven (Imperial County)
Comments:	Pedestrian struck by sedan while walking across the highway.
Date/Time Posted:	03/22/09 08:37 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02173
Name of Deceased:	Richardson, Jack Charles
Sex/Age of Deceased:	56 year old male
City of Residence:	Hemet
Date/Time of Death:	03/19/2009 @ 2122 hrs
Location of Death:	Hemet Valley Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury:	Pending Investigation
Location of Injury:	Pending Investigation
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Hemet Police Department, file #09102337
Comments:	Involved in vehicle collision, investigation ongoing.
Date/Time Posted:	03/22/09 08:37 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02206
Name of Deceased:	Oberdiear, Karen Lynne
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Female, 46
City of Residence:	San Juan Capistrano, Ca.
Date/Time of Death:	Found: 03/21/09 @ 0900 hours
Location of Death:	.7 Nautical miles west of Corona Airport
Date/Time of Injury:	03/20/09-Unknown time
Location of Injury:	.7 Nautical miles west of Corona Airport
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Comments:	Passenger of a fixed wing aircraft that struck the ground, not ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	03/22/09 09:36 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02205
Name of Deceased:	Morgan, William Randy
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male, 50
City of Residence:	Trabuco Canyon, Ca
Date/Time of Death:	Found: 03/21/09 @ 0900 hours
Location of Death:	.7 Nautical miles west of Corona Airport
Date/Time of Injury:	03/20/09-Unknown time
Location of Injury:	.7 Nautical miles west of Corona Airport
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)
Comments:	Pilot of a fixed wing aircraft that struck the ground, not ejected
Date/Time Posted:	03/22/09 09:36 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02181
Name of Deceased:	Rice, Ronald
Sex/Age of Deceased:	M, 44 years
City of Residence:	Anza, CA
Date/Time of Death:	03/20/2009 @ 0940 hours
Location of Death:	Roadway, SR 79 South, 82 feet North of mile marker 5
Date/Time of Injury:	03/20/2009 @ 0925 hours
Location of Injury:	Roadway, SR 79 South, 82 feet North of mile marker 5
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Y
Agency Investigating:	CHP- San Diego
Comments:	Operator of motorcycle struck mini van head on. Ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	03/21/09 12:58 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02125
Name of Deceased:	CHARLES W. SPARKS
Sex/Age of Deceased:	MALE - 45 YEARS
City of Residence:	PERRIS
Date/Time of Death:	03/18/2009 @ 0110
Location of Death:	RIVERSIDE CO. REG. MED. CNTR.
Date/Time of Injury:	03/17/2009 @ UNKNOWN TIME
Location of Injury:	PERRIS
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	RSO- PERRIS
Comments:	RSO REPORTING VICTIM OF AN ASSAULT, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REFER TO RSO - CHU
Date/Time Posted:	03/18/09 08:42 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02123
Name of Deceased:	PENDING NOTIFICATION OF NOK
Sex/Age of Deceased:	MALE/49 YRS
City of Residence:	INDIO
Date/Time of Death:	03/17/09, 2112 HRS
Location of Death:	JOHN F. KENNEDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Date/Time of Injury:	03/17/09, 2045 HRS
Location of Injury:	ROADWAY. W/B HWY 111, 646FT W/O MADISON ST. INDIO
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	NO
Agency Investigating:	INDIO POLICE DEPARTMENT
	BICYCLIST STRUCK BY PICK-UP TRUCK
Date/Time Posted:	03/18/09 08:42 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02087
Name of Deceased:	HILL WILLIAMS JR.
Sex/Age of Deceased:	MALE/38 YRS OLD
City of Residence:	RANCHO MIRAGE
Date/Time of Death:	03/16/09, FND 1723
Location of Death:	41-600 BLOCK OF MORNINGSIDE CT, RANCHO MIRAGE
Date/Time of Injury:	03/16/2009 AT UNK. TIME
Location of Injury:	OWN RESIDENCE
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	RANCHO MIRAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
	MAULED BY OWN DOG(S)
Date/Time Posted:	03/18/09 08:42 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02099-Update
Name of Deceased:	Lutz, Jason Alan
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male Age 28 years
City of Residence:	Palm Desert
Date/Time of Death:	03/17/2009 0130 hours
Location of Death:	Off Roadway W/B I-10 approx. 8/10ths mile west of Dillion Rd. Coachella, CA 92236
Date/Time of Injury:	03/17/2009 0118 hours
Location of Injury:	Off Roadway W/B I-10 approx. 8/10ths mile west of Dillion Rd. Coachella, CA 92236
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	CHP-Indio
Comments:	Front seat passenger in sedan that struck a semi-truck trailer and lost control. Not Ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	03/17/09 08:53 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02099
Name of Deceased:	Name Held Pending Notification of Next of Kin
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male Age 28 years
City of Residence:	Palm Desert
Date/Time of Death:	03/17/2009 0130 hours
Location of Death:	Off Roadway W/B I-10 approx. 8/10ths mile west of Dillion Rd. Coachella, CA 92236
Date/Time of Injury:	03/17/2009 0118 hours
Location of Injury:	On Roadway W/B I-10 approx. 8/10ths mile west of Dillion Rd. Coachella, CA 92236
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	CHP -Indio
Comments:	Front seat passenger in sedan that struck a semi-truck trailer and lost control. Not Ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	03/17/09 08:54 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02062 - Update
Name of Deceased:	Curtis Woodrow STARK II
Sex/Age of Deceased:	MALE 67 YEARS
City of Residence:	RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
Date/Time of Death:	03/15/2009 1700 Hours
Location of Death:	JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK APPROX. 3/4 MILE WEST OF REAL HIDDEN VALLEY DAY USE AREA, PARK RTE. 12 TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277
Date/Time of Injury:	03/15/2009 1640 Hours
Location of Injury:	NATIONAL PARK APPROX. 3/4 MILE WEST OF REAL HIDDEN VALLEY DAY USE AREA, PARK RTE. 12 TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA 92277
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, 09-0198
Comments:	ADULT MALE WHO FELL WHILE ROCK CLIMBING. REFER TO NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AT JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Date/Time Posted:	03/16/09 05:41 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-02062
Name of Deceased:	Name Held Pending Notification of Next of Kin
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male Age 67 years
City of Residence:	Riverside
Date/Time of Death:	03/15/2009 1700 hours
Location of Death:	Joshua Tree National Park Approx. 3/4 mile west of Real Hidden Valley Day Use Area, Park Rte. 12 Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Date/Time of Injury:	03/15/2009 1640 hours
Location of Injury:	National Park Approx. 3/4 mile west of Real Hidden Valley Day Use Area, Park Rte. 12 Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	National Park Service
Comments:	Adult male who fell while rock climbing. Refer to National Park Service at Joshua Tree National Park for further information.
Date/Time Posted:	03/16/09 07:28 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-01991
Name of Deceased:	Lopez, Edward Ross
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male / 28-yrs
City of Residence:	Desert Hot Springs
Date/Time of Death:	03/12/2009 @ 2042 hrs.
Location of Death:	Desert Regional Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury:	03/12/2009 @ 1945 hrs.
Location of Injury:	In Front of Apt. Complex, 68200 Calle Las Tiendas, DHS
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Desert Hot Springs Police Department
Comments:	Shot by unknown suspect.
Date/Time Posted:	03/13/09 07:27 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-01939-UPDATE (Corrected)
Name of Deceased:	Rojas, Enrique Acevedo
Sex/Age of Deceased:	25 year old male
City of Residence:	Riverside
Date/Time of Death:	03/10/2009 @ 1628 hrs
Location of Death:	Parkview Community Hospital
Date/Time of Injury:	03/10/2009 @ 1555 hrs
Location of Injury:	Arlington Ave., & Chadbourne Ave., Riverside
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside Police Department, file #P09036760
Comments:	Driver of sedan broadsided by another sedan.
Date/Time Posted:	03/11/09 08:49 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-01909
Name of Deceased:	Maria ESPINOZA
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Female Age 84 years
City of Residence:	Indio
Date/Time of Death:	03/10/2009 0320 hours
Location of Death:	Desert Regional Medical Center 1150 N. Indian Canyon Dr., Palm Springs, CA 92262
Date/Time of Injury:	03/09/2009 1659 hours
Location of Injury:	Roadway Intersection Jackson St. and Date Ave., Indio, CA 92201
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Indio Police Department
Comments:	Front seat passenger in compact car struck in rear by a small truck. Not ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	03/10/09 08:02 AM

Coroner's File Number:	200-01902
Name of Deceased:	SEAN BLOMQUIST
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male, Age 37 Years
City of Residence:	La Quinta, CA
Date/Time of Death:	03/09/2009 @ 2020 HOURS
Location of Death:	Roadway W/B I-10 Fwy. Approx. 1 Mile E/O N. Indian Canyon Drive N. Palm Springs, CA 92258
Date/Time of Injury:	03/09/2009 @ 1954 HOURS
Location of Injury:	Roadway W/B I-10 Fwy. Approx. 1 Mile E/O N. Indian Canyon Drive N. Palm Springs, CA 92258
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	California Highway Patrol, Indio # 0309091954963018320
Comments:	DRIVER OF PICK-UP TRUCK THAT LOST CONTROL AND ROLLED. NOT SEAT BELTED
Date/Time Posted:	03/10/09 08:02 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-01856
Name of Deceased:	Idalee Olivia Marie Mofsie
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Female 27 Years Old
City of Residence:	Riverside Ca.
Date/Time of Death:	03/08/2009 0018 Hrs.
Location of Death:	Riverside Community Hospital 4445 Magnolia Ave. Riverside Ca. 92501
Date/Time of Injury:	03/07/2009 2314 Hrs.
Location of Injury:	A sidewalk In front of University Ave Riverside Ca. 92501
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside Police Department
Comments:	Passenger of an SUV that failed to Negotiate a turn and hit a tree. Not ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	03/08/09 06:06 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-01797
Name of Deceased:	SERGIO CALDERON
Sex/Age of Deceased:	55 YEARS
City of Residence:	CATHEDRAL CITY, CA
Date/Time of Death:	03/06/2009 @ 0037 HOURS
Location of Death:	DIRT LOT APPROX 100 FT NE OF BOB HOPE DRIVE AND GERALD FORD DRIVE INTERSECTION RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
Date/Time of Injury:	03/06/2009 @ 0015 HOURS
Location of Injury:	ROADWAY INTERSECTION OF BOB HOPE DRIVE AND GERALD FORD DRIVE RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF, PALM DESERT S09-065-001
Comments:	RESTRAINED OPERATOR OF VAN THAT WAS STRUCK BY A MOTORCYCLE. NOT EJECTED Station press release
Date/Time Posted:	03/08/09 06:06 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-01796
Name of Deceased:	ALEXANDER HAMILTON
Sex/Age of Deceased:	28 YEARS
City of Residence:	BERMUDA DUNES, CA
Date/Time of Death:	03/06/2009 @ 0037 HOURS
Location of Death:	DIRT LOT APPROX 100 FT NE OF BOB HOPE DRIVE AND GERALD FORD DRIVE INTERSECTION RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
Date/Time of Injury:	03/06/2009 @ 0015 HOURS
Location of Injury:	ROADWAY INTERSECTION OF BOB HOPE DRIVE AND GERALD FORD DRIVE RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF, PALM DESERT S09-065-001
Comments:	OPERATOR OF MOTORCYCE THAT COLLIDED WITH VAN. EJECTED. Station press release
Date/Time Posted:	03/08/09 06:06 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-01778
Name of Deceased:	Name withheld pending Confirmation of ID
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male 12 years
City of Residence:	Beaumont, CA
Date/Time of Death:	03/05/2009 1110
Location of Death:	A residence 100 Block of Helen Ave. Beaumont, CA
Date/Time of Injury:	03/05/2009 1000
Location of Injury:	Same as Death
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Y
Agency Investigating:	Beaumont PD
Comments:	Victim of gunshot wound. Circumstances under investigation.
Date/Time Posted:	03/05/09 11:31 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-01763
Name of Deceased:	Odin Dennis Daly
Sex/Age of Deceased:	37 years, Male
City of Residence:	Beacon, New York
Date/Time of Death:	03/04/09, at 1639
Location of Death:	Motor cross dirt track
Date/Time of Injury:	03/04/09 at 1630 hours
Location of Injury:	1205 Burton Road, Perris, CA
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside County Sheriff's Department-Perris Station
Comments:	Motorcyclist struck by another motorcyclist.
Date/Time Posted:	03/04/09 11:55 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-01677
Name of Deceased:	Hurtado, Cruz Marina
Sex/Age of Deceased:	61 year old female
City of Residence:	Bermuda Dunes
Date/Time of Death:	03/01/2009 @ 1556 hrs
Location of Death:	Eisenhower Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury:	02/28/2009 @ 1648 hrs
Location of Injury:	Intersection of State Hwy 111 and Rancho Las Palmas Dr., Rancho Mirage
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Rancho Mirage Police Department, file #S09059022
Comments:	Pedestrian struck by pick-up truck. Station press release
Date/Time Posted:	03/03/09 05:20 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-01691
Name of Deceased:	Name withheld pending notification of next of kin
Sex/Age of Deceased:	19 year old male
City of Residence:	Mecca
Date/Time of Death:	03/02/2009 @ 0534 hrs
Location of Death:	Desert Regional Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury:	03/01/2009 @ 1900 hrs
Location of Injury:	73rd Ave., approx .2 of a mile east of Lopez Rd., Thermal
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	California Highway Patrol-Indio
Comments:	Driver of sedan that lost control and rolled, ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	03/02/09 11:26 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-01579 Update
Name of Deceased:	O'CONNELL, John Thomas
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male 64 years
City of Residence:	Hemet
Date/Time of Death:	02/25/2009 @ 1728 hrs
Location of Death:	Hemet Valley Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury:	02/25/2009 @ 1631 hrs
Location of Injury:	2100 block of W. Florida Ave., just east of Gilmore St., Hemet
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Hemet Police Department, file #099001389
Comments:	Pedestrian struck by sedan.
Date/Time Posted:	02/26/09 08:21 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2009-01579
Name of Deceased:	Name withheld pending confirmation of identification and next of kin notification
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Adult male
City of Residence:	Unknown
Date/Time of Death:	02/25/2009 @ 1728 hrs
Location of Death:	Hemet Valley Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury:	02/25/2009 @ 1631 hrs
Location of Injury:	2100 block of W. Florida Ave., just east of Gilmore St., Hemet
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	Hemet Police Department, file #099001389
Comments:	Pedestrian struck by sedan.
Date/Time Posted:	02/25/09 11:39 PM

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