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Coroner's File Number: 2008-05308 - Update
Name of Deceased: Alejandro RODRIGUEZ-SANDOVAL
Sex/Age of Deceased: MALE 31 YEARS
City of Residence: THERMAL, CA 92274
Date/Time of Death: 07/18/2008 2209 Hours
Location of Death: ROADWAY
TYLER AVENUE, ONE MILE NORTH OF 66TH AVENUE
THERMAL, CA 92274-
Date/Time of Injury: 07/18/2008 2142 Hours
Location of Injury: ROADWAY
TYLER AVENUE, ONE MILE NORTH OF 66TH AVENUE
THERMAL, CA 92274-
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): YES
Agency Investigating: CHP - INDIO, LOG 2377
Comments: Operator of sedan that collided with pick up truck, not ejected.
Date/Time Posted: 07/22/08 01:01 PM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05356
Name of Deceased: CAMBRON, ALFONSO
Sex/Age of Deceased: MALE/45 YRS
City of Residence: CATHEDRAL CITY
Date/Time of Death: 07/20/08, 2221 HRS
Location of Death: OFF ROADWAY
VARNER RD. APPROX 4200 FT. EAST OF EDOM HILL RD.
CATHEDRAL CITY, 92234

Date/Time of Injury: 07/20/08, 2213 HRS
Location of Injury: VARNER RD. APPROX 4100 FT. EAST OF EDOM HILL RD. CATHEDRAL CITY, 92234
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): YES
Agency Investigating: CATHEDRAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Comments: PASSENGER OF SEDAN THAT LOST CONTROL AND ROLLED. NOT SEAT BELTED. RELATED TO 2008-05352
Date/Time Posted: 07/21/08 02:22 PM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05352
Name of Deceased: CAMBRON-LOPEZ, MARCO
Sex/Age of Deceased: MALE/9 YRS
City of Residence: CATHEDRAL CITY
Date/Time of Death: 07/20/08, 2305 HRS
Location of Death: DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Date/Time of Injury: 07/20/08,2213 HRS
Location of Injury: VARNER RD. APPROX 4,100 FT. EAST OF EDOM HILL RD. CATHEDRAL CITY, 92234
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): YES
Agency Investigating: CATHEDRAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Comments: PASSENGER OF SEDAN THAT LOST CONTROL AND ROLLED. NOT SEAT BELTED. RELATED TO 2008-05356
Date/Time Posted: 07/21/08 02:23 PM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05305
Name of Deceased: U08-173, name withheld pending confirmation of identification and notification of next of kin.
Sex/Age of Deceased: Adult male
City of Residence: Unknown
Date/Time of Death: FND: 07/18/2008 @ 1515 hrs
Location of Death: Gillman Springs Rd., just south of Alessandro Blvd., Hemet
Date/Time of Injury: Pending investigation
Location of Injury: Pending investigation
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Agency Investigating: RSO-Hemet
Comments: Remains found in open field.
Station press release
Date/Time Posted: 07/20/08 01:28 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05317 - Update
Name of Deceased: Morin, Gustavo
Sex/Age of Deceased: Male, 49 Years
City of Residence: Fresno
Date/Time of Death: 07/19/2008 @ 0223 hrs.
Location of Death: Mile Marker 578.5 EB Union Pacific Track #2, Whitewater
Date/Time of Injury: 07/19/2008 @ 0150 hrs
Location of Injury: Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: RSO and Union Pacific
Comments: Pedestrian struck by train
Station press release
Date/Time Posted: 07/20/08 01:28 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05317
Name of Deceased: Name withheld pending confirmation of identification and notification of next of kin.
Sex/Age of Deceased: Adult male
City of Residence: Unknown
Date/Time of Death: 07/19/2008 @ 0223 hrs
Location of Death: Mile marker 578.5 on EB Union Pacific Track #2, Whitewater
Date/Time of Injury: 07/19/2008 @ 0150 hrs
Location of Injury: Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Agency Investigating: RSO-CHU
Comments: Pedestrian struck by train.
Date/Time Posted: 07/19/08 09:54 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05316
Name of Deceased: Woolery, Misael
Sex/Age of Deceased: 21 year old male
City of Residence: Indio
Date/Time of Death: 07/19/2008 @ 0119 hrs
Location of Death: NB Bob Hope Dr., 175 ft North of Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage
Date/Time of Injury: 07/19/2008 @ 0109 hrs
Location of Injury: Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: RSO-Palm Desert
Comments: Helmeted operator of motorcycle that lost control and struck tree.
Station press release
Date/Time Posted: 07/19/08 09:54 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05309
Name of Deceased: U08-174, name withheld pending confirmation of identification and notification of next of kin.
Sex/Age of Deceased: Unknown age/Unknown sex
City of Residence: Unknown
Date/Time of Death: 07/18/2008 @ 2212 hrs
Location of Death: Tyler Ave., one mile north of 66th Ave., Thermal
Date/Time of Injury: 07/18/2008 @ 2142 hrs
Location of Injury: Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Agency Investigating: CHP-Indio
Comments: Operator of pick up truck that collided with sedan, not ejected. Collision resulted in pick up truck catching fire, extensive fire damage to vehicle and remains.
Date/Time Posted: 07/19/08 09:54 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05308
Name of Deceased: Name withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Sex/Age of Deceased: Adult male
City of Residence: Unknown
Date/Time of Death: 07/18/2008 @ 2209 hrs
Location of Death: Tyler Ave., one mile north of 66th Ave., Thermal
Date/Time of Injury: 07/18/2008 @ 2142 hrs
Location of Injury: Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Agency Investigating: CHP-Indio
Comments: Operator of sedan that collided with pick up truck, not ejected.
Date/Time Posted: 07/19/08 09:54 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05306
Name of Deceased: FORD, Eric Paul
Sex/Age of Deceased: Male, 41 years
City of Residence: Perris, CA
Date/Time of Death: 07/18/2008 1600
Location of Death: Riverside County Regional Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury: 07/18/2008 1505
Location of Injury: Global Plastics, Perris, CA
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: RSO Coroner
Comments: Subject fell into an industrial Bail Breaker. (Plastic shredding and bailing machine).
Date/Time Posted: 07/19/08 09:54 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05260-Update
Name of Deceased: Espinoza-Heredia, Jose Elias
Sex/Age of Deceased: 47 year old male
City of Residence: Indio
Date/Time of Death: 07/16/2008 @ 2247 hrs
Location of Death: WB Dillon Rd., 537 ft west of EB I-10 off-ramp
Date/Time of Injury: 07/16/2008 @ 2241 hrs
Location of Injury: Intersection of EB I-10 off-ramp and Dillon Rd.
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: RSO-Indio
Comments: Non-helmeted bicyclist struck by semi-tractor trailer.
Station press release
Date/Time Posted: 07/19/08 09:54 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05290
Name of Deceased: U08-172, name withheld pending confirmation of identification and/or notification of next of kin.
Sex/Age of Deceased: Elderly adult male
City of Residence: Unknown
Date/Time of Death: FND: 07/17/2008 @ 1853 hrs
Location of Death: Pigeon Pass Rd., approx 1/4 of a mile south of Highgrove Pass Rd., Riverside
Date/Time of Injury:
Location of Injury:
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Agency Investigating: RSO-Jurupa Valley
Comments: Body found on roadside, no suspicious circumstances at this time.
Date/Time Posted: 07/18/08 09:49 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05260
Name of Deceased: U08-171, name withheld pending confirmation of identification and/or notification of next of kin.
Sex/Age of Deceased: Adult male
City of Residence: Unknown
Date/Time of Death: 07/16/2008 @ 2247 hrs
Location of Death: WB Dillon Rd., 537 ft west of EB I-10 off-ramp
Date/Time of Injury: 07/16/2008 @ 2241 hrs
Location of Injury: Intersection of EB I-10 off-ramp and Dillon Rd.
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Agency Investigating: RSO-Indio
Comments: Non-helmeted bicyclist struck by semi-tractor trailer.
Station press release
Date/Time Posted: 07/17/08 08:11 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05230
Name of Deceased: JOHN HENRY DILLON
Sex/Age of Deceased: MALE 64-YEARS
City of Residence: RIVERSIDE
Date/Time of Death: 07/15/2008 @1930 HRS
Location of Death: RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Date/Time of Injury: 07/15/2008 @ 1842
Location of Injury: CLAY STREET WEST OF GENERAL DR., RIVERSIDE CA. 92509
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): YES
Agency Investigating: C.H.P.- RIVERSIDE
Comments: HELMETED OPERATOR OF MOTORCYCLE THAT STRCUK S.U.V. BROADSIDE AFTER S.U.V. MADE LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF HIM.
Date/Time Posted: 07/15/08 10:23 PM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05203
Name of Deceased: Scott, Perry Lee
Sex/Age of Deceased: 52 year old male
City of Residence: Riverside
Date/Time of Death: 07/14/2008 @ 1734 hrs
Location of Death: Railroad tracks, Magnolia Ave & Merrill Ave., Riverside
Date/Time of Injury: 07/14/2008 @ 1729 hrs
Location of Injury: Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: Riverside Police Department, #P08-100-505
Comments: Bicyclist struck by train
Date/Time Posted: 07/15/08 03:32 PM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05203
Name of Deceased: Name withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Sex/Age of Deceased: 52 year old male
City of Residence: Riverside
Date/Time of Death: 07/14/2008 @ 1734 hrs
Location of Death: Railroad tracks, Magnolia Ave & Merrill Ave., Riverside
Date/Time of Injury: 07/14/2008 @ 1729 hrs
Location of Injury: Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Agency Investigating: Riverside Police Department, #P08-100-505
Comments: Bicyclist struck by train
Date/Time Posted: 07/15/08 10:37 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05063
Name of Deceased: PEREZ, JULIO
Sex/Age of Deceased: M/31
City of Residence: RIVERSIDE
Date/Time of Death: FND: 07/08/08 @ 0915HRS
Location of Death: 5300 BLOCK OF ARLINGTON AVENUE, RIVERSIDE
Date/Time of Injury: PENDING INVESTIGATION
Location of Injury: SAME
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): YES
Agency Investigating: RIVERSIDE PD
Comments: REMAINS FND NEAR BUILDING, SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES.
Date/Time Posted: 07/14/08 01:32 PM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05176
Name of Deceased: Johnny GODINEZ
Sex/Age of Deceased: MALE 27 YEARS
City of Residence: PALM DESERT, CA 92260-
Date/Time of Death: 07/13/2008 0315 Hours
Location of Death: DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1150 N. INDIAN CANYON DR.
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Date/Time of Injury: 07/13/2008 UNK TIME
Location of Injury: A RESIDENCE
73000 BLOCK OF DEL NORTE WAY
THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276-
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): YES
Agency Investigating: RSO-CHU, O08-195-003
Comments: VICTIM OF GUNSHOT WOUNDS
Station press release
Date/Time Posted: 07/14/08 07:50 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05129
Name of Deceased: U08-169, name withheld pending positive identification and/or notification of next of kin.
Sex/Age of Deceased: Unknown sex/age
City of Residence: Unknown
Date/Time of Death: FND: 07/10/2008 @ 1710 hrs
Location of Death: Approx 20 ft NW of Berdoo Canyon Rd., 1.3 miles NE of Dillon Rd., Coachella
Date/Time of Injury: Pending Investigation
Location of Injury: Pending Investigation
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Agency Investigating: RSO-Central Homicide Unit
Comments: Remains found near road in desert area
Date/Time Posted: 07/11/08 03:43 PM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05109
Name of Deceased: Charles, Anthony
Sex/Age of Deceased: 45 year old male
City of Residence: Buckeye, AZ
Date/Time of Death: 07/09/2008 @ 2158 hrs
Location of Death: Desert Regional Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury: 07/09/2008 @ 1805 hrs
Location of Injury: WB I-10, near mile marker 45, Salome, AZ
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: Arizona Highway Patrol
Comments: Driver of semi-truck that collided with semi-truck trailer, not ejected.
Date/Time Posted: 07/10/08 10:54 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05067
Name of Deceased: U08-164, name withheld pending confirmation of identification and/or notification of next of kin
Sex/Age of Deceased: Male, unknown age
City of Residence: Unknown
Date/Time of Death: 07/08/2008 @ 1343 hrs
Location of Death: Riverside County Regional Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury: 07/04/2008 @ 2220 hrs
Location of Injury: Intersection of Alessandro and Via Vargas, Moreno Valley
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Agency Investigating: RSO-Moreno Valley
Comments: Pedestrian struck by pick up truck
Station press release
Date/Time Posted: 07/09/08 11:53 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05063
Name of Deceased: U08-165, name withheld pending confirmation of identification and/or notification of next of kin
Sex/Age of Deceased: Adult male
City of Residence: Unknown
Date/Time of Death: FND: 07/08/2008 @ 0915 hrs
Location of Death: 5300 block of Arlington Ave., Riverside
Date/Time of Injury: Pending investigation
Location of Injury: Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Agency Investigating: Riverside Police Department
Comments: Remains found near building, suspicious circumstances
Date/Time Posted: 07/09/08 11:54 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05017
Name of Deceased: ELAINE KAYE HOLCOMB
Sex/Age of Deceased: FEMALE, AGE 48 YRS
City of Residence: DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA
Date/Time of Death: 07/06/08 @ 1434 HOURS
Location of Death: DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
1150 N. INDIAN CANYON DRIVE
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Date/Time of Injury: 07/03/2008 @ 1857 HOURS
Location of Injury: ROADWAY
MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE, 4/10TH'S OF A MILE NORTH OF VARNER ROAD
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): YES
Agency Investigating: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, INDIO
Comments: PASSENGER OF PICK UP TRUCK THAT COLLIDED WITH PICK UP TRUCK THAT CROSSED OVER CENTER DIVIDER INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
Date/Time Posted: 07/06/08 10:16 PM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-05013
Name of Deceased: Tayna MODE
Sex/Age of Deceased: FEMALE 14 YEARS
City of Residence: SALADO, TX 76571-
Date/Time of Death: 07/06/2008 1353 Hours
Location of Death: EISENHOWER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
39-000 BOB HOPE DR
RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
Date/Time of Injury: 07/06/2008 UNK TIME
Location of Injury: COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL
32700 DESERT MOON RD
THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276-
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): YES
Agency Investigating: RIVERSIDE CO. SHERIFF - PALM DESERT, O08188005
Comments: FOUND AT BOTTOM OF POOL
Station press release
Date/Time Posted: 07/06/08 10:16 PM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-04976
Name of Deceased: U08-160, Name withheld pending confirmation of identification and notification of next of kin
Sex/Age of Deceased: Adult male
City of Residence: Unknown
Date/Time of Death: 07/05/2008 @ 0315 hrs
Location of Death: S. Palm Canyon Dr., 149 ft north of W. Belardo Rd., Palm Springs
Date/Time of Injury: 07/05/2008 @ 0308 hrs
Location of Injury: Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Agency Investigating: Palm Springs Police Department
Comments: Operator of car that struck palm tree, ejected.
Date/Time Posted: 07/05/08 11:59 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-04960
Name of Deceased: Colwick, Keith
Sex/Age of Deceased: 51 yr old Male
City of Residence: Fallbrook, Ca
Date/Time of Death: 07/04/08 @ 1101 hours
Location of Death: Riverside County Regional Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury: 07/04/08 @ 0921 hours
Location of Injury: Skydiving site in Perris, Ca
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: RSO - Perris
Comments: Skydiving Accident.
Date/Time Posted: 07/04/08 06:37 PM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-04942
Name of Deceased: Negrete, Carlos
Sex/Age of Deceased: 25 year old male
City of Residence: Coachella
Date/Time of Death: 07/03/2008 @ 1920 hrs
Location of Death: Mountain View Ave., 4/10 of a mile north of Varner Rd., Desert Hot Springs
Date/Time of Injury: 07/03/2008 @ 1857 hrs
Location of Injury: Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: CHP-Indio
Comments: Operator of pick up truck that lost control, crossed center divider and collided with oncoming pick up truck. Not ejected.
Date/Time Posted: 07/04/08 09:01 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-04497
Name of Deceased: Moreno, Alejandro
Sex/Age of Deceased: 28 year old male
City of Residence: Corona
Date/Time of Death: 06/16/2008 @ 0608 hrs
Location of Death: SB I-15, 136 ft. south of Temescal Canyon Road, Corona
Date/Time of Injury: 06/16/2008 @ 0545 hrs
Location of Injury: Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: CHP-Riverside
Comments: Driver of pick up truck that lost control, struck K-rail and overturned. Not ejected. Collision resulted in vehicle fire.
Date/Time Posted: 07/03/08 07:11 PM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-04807 - Update
Name of Deceased: McCroskey, Alyssa Rayne
Sex/Age of Deceased: 16 year old female
City of Residence: Riverside
Date/Time of Death: 06/29/2008 @ 0310 hrs
Location of Death: Railroad Tracks, approx 500 yards east of Riverside Ave., Riverside
Date/Time of Injury: 06/29/2008 @ 0245 hrs
Location of Injury: Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: Union Pacific Railroad Police, file # 08-059445
Comments: Pedestrian struck by train.
Date/Time Posted: 07/02/08 03:56 PM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-04805
Name of Deceased: Timothy Ryan Riggs
Sex/Age of Deceased: Male, 22 y/o
City of Residence: Riverside
Date/Time of Death: 06/28/2008 @ 2248
Location of Death: SB 215 Fwy, 6/10 of mile south of Ethanac Road
Date/Time of Injury: 06/28/2008 @ 2246
Location of Injury: SB 215 Fwy, 6/10 of mile south of Ethanac Road
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: CHP-San Diego
Comments: Operator of motorcycle that struck a sedan then collided with a semi truck.
Date/Time Posted: 06/30/08 11:54 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-04831 Update
Name of Deceased: MARIBETH SANAGUSTIN
Sex/Age of Deceased: Female, 36 years
City of Residence: Winchester, CA 92596
Date/Time of Death: 06/29/2008, at 2023 hours
Location of Death: Roadway
Warren Rd. approx. 100 yds south of Borel
Rd., Winchester, CA 92596

Date/Time of Injury: 06/29/2008, at 2009 hours
Location of Injury: Roadway
Warren Rd. approx. 100 yds south of Borel
Rd., Winchester, CA 92596
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: CHP-Temecula
Comments: Passenger of sedan struck head on by truck. Not ejected.
Date/Time Posted: 06/30/08 11:54 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-04830 Update
Name of Deceased: ANDRES SANAGUSTIN
Sex/Age of Deceased: Male, 48 years
City of Residence: Winchester, CA 92596
Date/Time of Death: 06/29/2008, at 2023 hours
Location of Death: Roadway
Warren Rd. approx. 100 yds south of Borel
Rd., Winchester, CA 92596
Date/Time of Injury: 06/29/2008, at 2009 hours
Location of Injury: Roadway
Warren Rd. approx. 100 yds south of Borel
Rd., Winchester, CA 92596
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: CHP-Temecula
Comments: Operator of sedan struck head on by truck. Not ejected.
Date/Time Posted: 06/30/08 11:54 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-04832
Name of Deceased: Angelo Sanagustine
Sex/Age of Deceased: Male, 4 years
City of Residence: Winchester, CA 92596
Date/Time of Death: 06/29/2008, at 2103 hours
Location of Death: Rancho Springs Med. Ctr.
25500 Medical Center Dr.
Murrieta, CA 92562
Date/Time of Injury: 06/29/2008, at 2009 hours
Location of Injury: Roadway
Warren Rd. approx. 100 yds south of Borel
Rd., Winchester, CA 92596
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: CHP-Temecula
Comments: Passenger of sedan struck head on by truck. Not ejected.
Date/Time Posted: 06/30/08 11:08 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-04831
Name of Deceased: Pending ID confirmation
Sex/Age of Deceased: Female, 36 years
City of Residence: Winchester, CA 92596
Date/Time of Death: 06/29/2008, at 2023 hours
Location of Death: Roadway
Warren Rd. approx. 100 yds south of Borel
Rd., Winchester, CA 92596
Date/Time of Injury: 06/29/2008, at 2009 hours
Location of Injury: Roadway
Warren Rd. approx. 100 yds south of Borel
Rd., Winchester, CA 92596
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: CHP-Temecula
Comments: Passenger of sedan struck head on by truck. Not ejected.
Date/Time Posted: 06/30/08 11:08 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-04830
Name of Deceased: Pending ID confirmation
Sex/Age of Deceased: Male, 48 years
City of Residence: Winchester, CA 92596
Date/Time of Death: 06/29/2008, at 2023 hours
Location of Death: Roadway
Warren Rd. approx. 100 yds south of Borel
Rd., Winchester, CA 92596
Date/Time of Injury: 06/29/2008, at 2009 hours
Location of Injury: Roadway
Warren Rd. approx. 100 yds south of Borel
Rd., Winchester, CA 92596
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: CHP-Temecula
Comments: Operator of sedan struck head on by truck. Not ejected.
Date/Time Posted: 06/30/08 11:08 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-04807
Name of Deceased: UO8-151
Sex/Age of Deceased: FEMALE, UNK
City of Residence: UNK
Date/Time of Death: 06/29/2008 @ 0310 HRS
Location of Death: RAILROAD TRACKS
Date/Time of Injury: 06/29/2008 @ 0245 HRS
Location of Injury: 500 YARDS EAST OF RIVERSIDE AVE, RIVERSIDE CA
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): NO, PENDING INDENTIFICATION
Agency Investigating: UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD POLICE
Comments: PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY CARGO TRAIN.
Date/Time Posted: 06/29/08 09:21 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-04804
Name of Deceased: Joseph Isaec Jackson
Sex/Age of Deceased: Male 1 year 4 months
City of Residence: Indio
Date/Time of Death: 06/28/2008 2235 hours
Location of Death: John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital
47-111 Monroe St., Indio, CA 92201
Date/Time of Injury: 06/28/20058 2138 hours
Location of Injury: A Residence
43000 Block of Wild Rose St., Indio, CA 92203
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: Indio Police Department 0806I-3173
Comments: Apparent drowning. A toddler was found unresponsive in a residential swimming pool. The toddler was ambulanced to the hospital, but never responded to his emergency medical treatment.
Date/Time Posted: 06/29/08 09:21 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-04775
Name of Deceased: Frederic, Kylie
Sex/Age of Deceased: 26 year old female
City of Residence: Norco
Date/Time of Death: 06/27/2008 @ 1946 hrs
Location of Death: Riverside Community Hospital
Date/Time of Injury: 06/27/2008 @ 1753 hrs
Location of Injury: EB SR 91, just west of McKinley St., Corona
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: CHP-Riverside
Comments: Passenger of motorcycle that collided with pick up truck.
Date/Time Posted: 06/28/08 09:38 AM

Coroner's File Number: 2008-04771
Name of Deceased: Hodnick, Bron
Sex/Age of Deceased: 38 year old male
City of Residence: Norco
Date/Time of Death: 06/27/2008 @ 1810 hrs
Location of Death: EB SR 91, just west of McKinley St., Corona
Date/Time of Injury: 06/27/2008 @ 1753 hrs
Location of Injury: Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: CHP-Riverside
Comments: Operator of motorcycle that collided with pick up truck.
Date/Time Posted: 06/28/08 09:38 AM

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Coroner's File Number:	2008-05308 - Update
Name of Deceased:	Alejandro RODRIGUEZ-SANDOVAL
Sex/Age of Deceased:	MALE 31 YEARS
City of Residence:	THERMAL, CA 92274
Date/Time of Death:	07/18/2008 2209 Hours
Location of Death:	ROADWAY TYLER AVENUE, ONE MILE NORTH OF 66TH AVENUE THERMAL, CA 92274-
Date/Time of Injury:	07/18/2008 2142 Hours
Location of Injury:	ROADWAY TYLER AVENUE, ONE MILE NORTH OF 66TH AVENUE THERMAL, CA 92274-
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	CHP - INDIO, LOG 2377
Comments:	Operator of sedan that collided with pick up truck, not ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	07/22/08 01:01 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05356
Name of Deceased:	CAMBRON, ALFONSO
Sex/Age of Deceased:	MALE/45 YRS
City of Residence:	CATHEDRAL CITY
Date/Time of Death:	07/20/08, 2221 HRS
Location of Death:	OFF ROADWAY VARNER RD. APPROX 4200 FT. EAST OF EDOM HILL RD. CATHEDRAL CITY, 92234
Date/Time of Injury:	07/20/08, 2213 HRS
Location of Injury:	VARNER RD. APPROX 4100 FT. EAST OF EDOM HILL RD. CATHEDRAL CITY, 92234
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	CATHEDRAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Comments:	PASSENGER OF SEDAN THAT LOST CONTROL AND ROLLED. NOT SEAT BELTED. RELATED TO 2008-05352
Date/Time Posted:	07/21/08 02:22 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05352
Name of Deceased:	CAMBRON-LOPEZ, MARCO
Sex/Age of Deceased:	MALE/9 YRS
City of Residence:	CATHEDRAL CITY
Date/Time of Death:	07/20/08, 2305 HRS
Location of Death:	DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Date/Time of Injury:	07/20/08,2213 HRS
Location of Injury:	VARNER RD. APPROX 4,100 FT. EAST OF EDOM HILL RD. CATHEDRAL CITY, 92234
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	CATHEDRAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT
Comments:	PASSENGER OF SEDAN THAT LOST CONTROL AND ROLLED. NOT SEAT BELTED. RELATED TO 2008-05356
Date/Time Posted:	07/21/08 02:23 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05305
Name of Deceased:	U08-173, name withheld pending confirmation of identification and notification of next of kin.
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Adult male
City of Residence:	Unknown
Date/Time of Death:	FND: 07/18/2008 @ 1515 hrs
Location of Death:	Gillman Springs Rd., just south of Alessandro Blvd., Hemet
Date/Time of Injury:	Pending investigation
Location of Injury:	Pending investigation
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	RSO-Hemet
Comments:	Remains found in open field. Station press release
Date/Time Posted:	07/20/08 01:28 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05317 - Update
Name of Deceased:	Morin, Gustavo
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male, 49 Years
City of Residence:	Fresno
Date/Time of Death:	07/19/2008 @ 0223 hrs.
Location of Death:	Mile Marker 578.5 EB Union Pacific Track #2, Whitewater
Date/Time of Injury:	07/19/2008 @ 0150 hrs
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	RSO and Union Pacific
Comments:	Pedestrian struck by train Station press release
Date/Time Posted:	07/20/08 01:28 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05317
Name of Deceased:	Name withheld pending confirmation of identification and notification of next of kin.
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Adult male
City of Residence:	Unknown
Date/Time of Death:	07/19/2008 @ 0223 hrs
Location of Death:	Mile marker 578.5 on EB Union Pacific Track #2, Whitewater
Date/Time of Injury:	07/19/2008 @ 0150 hrs
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	RSO-CHU
Comments:	Pedestrian struck by train.
Date/Time Posted:	07/19/08 09:54 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05316
Name of Deceased:	Woolery, Misael
Sex/Age of Deceased:	21 year old male
City of Residence:	Indio
Date/Time of Death:	07/19/2008 @ 0119 hrs
Location of Death:	NB Bob Hope Dr., 175 ft North of Hwy 111, Rancho Mirage
Date/Time of Injury:	07/19/2008 @ 0109 hrs
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	RSO-Palm Desert
Comments:	Helmeted operator of motorcycle that lost control and struck tree. Station press release
Date/Time Posted:	07/19/08 09:54 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05309
Name of Deceased:	U08-174, name withheld pending confirmation of identification and notification of next of kin.
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Unknown age/Unknown sex
City of Residence:	Unknown
Date/Time of Death:	07/18/2008 @ 2212 hrs
Location of Death:	Tyler Ave., one mile north of 66th Ave., Thermal
Date/Time of Injury:	07/18/2008 @ 2142 hrs
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	CHP-Indio
Comments:	Operator of pick up truck that collided with sedan, not ejected. Collision resulted in pick up truck catching fire, extensive fire damage to vehicle and remains.
Date/Time Posted:	07/19/08 09:54 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05308
Name of Deceased:	Name withheld pending notification of next of kin.
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Adult male
City of Residence:	Unknown
Date/Time of Death:	07/18/2008 @ 2209 hrs
Location of Death:	Tyler Ave., one mile north of 66th Ave., Thermal
Date/Time of Injury:	07/18/2008 @ 2142 hrs
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	CHP-Indio
Comments:	Operator of sedan that collided with pick up truck, not ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	07/19/08 09:54 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05306
Name of Deceased:	FORD, Eric Paul
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male, 41 years
City of Residence:	Perris, CA
Date/Time of Death:	07/18/2008 1600
Location of Death:	Riverside County Regional Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury:	07/18/2008 1505
Location of Injury:	Global Plastics, Perris, CA
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	RSO Coroner
Comments:	Subject fell into an industrial Bail Breaker. (Plastic shredding and bailing machine).
Date/Time Posted:	07/19/08 09:54 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05260-Update
Name of Deceased:	Espinoza-Heredia, Jose Elias
Sex/Age of Deceased:	47 year old male
City of Residence:	Indio
Date/Time of Death:	07/16/2008 @ 2247 hrs
Location of Death:	WB Dillon Rd., 537 ft west of EB I-10 off-ramp
Date/Time of Injury:	07/16/2008 @ 2241 hrs
Location of Injury:	Intersection of EB I-10 off-ramp and Dillon Rd.
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	RSO-Indio
Comments:	Non-helmeted bicyclist struck by semi-tractor trailer. Station press release
Date/Time Posted:	07/19/08 09:54 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05290
Name of Deceased:	U08-172, name withheld pending confirmation of identification and/or notification of next of kin.
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Elderly adult male
City of Residence:	Unknown
Date/Time of Death:	FND: 07/17/2008 @ 1853 hrs
Location of Death:	Pigeon Pass Rd., approx 1/4 of a mile south of Highgrove Pass Rd., Riverside
Date/Time of Injury:
Location of Injury:
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	RSO-Jurupa Valley
Comments:	Body found on roadside, no suspicious circumstances at this time.
Date/Time Posted:	07/18/08 09:49 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05260
Name of Deceased:	U08-171, name withheld pending confirmation of identification and/or notification of next of kin.
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Adult male
City of Residence:	Unknown
Date/Time of Death:	07/16/2008 @ 2247 hrs
Location of Death:	WB Dillon Rd., 537 ft west of EB I-10 off-ramp
Date/Time of Injury:	07/16/2008 @ 2241 hrs
Location of Injury:	Intersection of EB I-10 off-ramp and Dillon Rd.
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	RSO-Indio
Comments:	Non-helmeted bicyclist struck by semi-tractor trailer. Station press release
Date/Time Posted:	07/17/08 08:11 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05230
Name of Deceased:	JOHN HENRY DILLON
Sex/Age of Deceased:	MALE 64-YEARS
City of Residence:	RIVERSIDE
Date/Time of Death:	07/15/2008 @1930 HRS
Location of Death:	RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Date/Time of Injury:	07/15/2008 @ 1842
Location of Injury:	CLAY STREET WEST OF GENERAL DR., RIVERSIDE CA. 92509
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	C.H.P.- RIVERSIDE
Comments:	HELMETED OPERATOR OF MOTORCYCLE THAT STRCUK S.U.V. BROADSIDE AFTER S.U.V. MADE LEFT TURN IN FRONT OF HIM.
Date/Time Posted:	07/15/08 10:23 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05203
Name of Deceased:	Scott, Perry Lee
Sex/Age of Deceased:	52 year old male
City of Residence:	Riverside
Date/Time of Death:	07/14/2008 @ 1734 hrs
Location of Death:	Railroad tracks, Magnolia Ave & Merrill Ave., Riverside
Date/Time of Injury:	07/14/2008 @ 1729 hrs
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Riverside Police Department, #P08-100-505
Comments:	Bicyclist struck by train
Date/Time Posted:	07/15/08 03:32 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05063
Name of Deceased:	PEREZ, JULIO
Sex/Age of Deceased:	M/31
City of Residence:	RIVERSIDE
Date/Time of Death:	FND: 07/08/08 @ 0915HRS
Location of Death:	5300 BLOCK OF ARLINGTON AVENUE, RIVERSIDE
Date/Time of Injury:	PENDING INVESTIGATION
Location of Injury:	SAME
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	RIVERSIDE PD
Comments:	REMAINS FND NEAR BUILDING, SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES.
Date/Time Posted:	07/14/08 01:32 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05176
Name of Deceased:	Johnny GODINEZ
Sex/Age of Deceased:	MALE 27 YEARS
City of Residence:	PALM DESERT, CA 92260-
Date/Time of Death:	07/13/2008 0315 Hours
Location of Death:	DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 1150 N. INDIAN CANYON DR. PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Date/Time of Injury:	07/13/2008 UNK TIME
Location of Injury:	A RESIDENCE 73000 BLOCK OF DEL NORTE WAY THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276-
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	RSO-CHU, O08-195-003
Comments:	VICTIM OF GUNSHOT WOUNDS Station press release
Date/Time Posted:	07/14/08 07:50 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05129
Name of Deceased:	U08-169, name withheld pending positive identification and/or notification of next of kin.
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Unknown sex/age
City of Residence:	Unknown
Date/Time of Death:	FND: 07/10/2008 @ 1710 hrs
Location of Death:	Approx 20 ft NW of Berdoo Canyon Rd., 1.3 miles NE of Dillon Rd., Coachella
Date/Time of Injury:	Pending Investigation
Location of Injury:	Pending Investigation
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	RSO-Central Homicide Unit
Comments:	Remains found near road in desert area
Date/Time Posted:	07/11/08 03:43 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05109
Name of Deceased:	Charles, Anthony
Sex/Age of Deceased:	45 year old male
City of Residence:	Buckeye, AZ
Date/Time of Death:	07/09/2008 @ 2158 hrs
Location of Death:	Desert Regional Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury:	07/09/2008 @ 1805 hrs
Location of Injury:	WB I-10, near mile marker 45, Salome, AZ
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Arizona Highway Patrol
Comments:	Driver of semi-truck that collided with semi-truck trailer, not ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	07/10/08 10:54 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05067
Name of Deceased:	U08-164, name withheld pending confirmation of identification and/or notification of next of kin
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male, unknown age
City of Residence:	Unknown
Date/Time of Death:	07/08/2008 @ 1343 hrs
Location of Death:	Riverside County Regional Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury:	07/04/2008 @ 2220 hrs
Location of Injury:	Intersection of Alessandro and Via Vargas, Moreno Valley
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	RSO-Moreno Valley
Comments:	Pedestrian struck by pick up truck Station press release
Date/Time Posted:	07/09/08 11:53 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05017
Name of Deceased:	ELAINE KAYE HOLCOMB
Sex/Age of Deceased:	FEMALE, AGE 48 YRS
City of Residence:	DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA
Date/Time of Death:	07/06/08 @ 1434 HOURS
Location of Death:	DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 1150 N. INDIAN CANYON DRIVE PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Date/Time of Injury:	07/03/2008 @ 1857 HOURS
Location of Injury:	ROADWAY MOUNTAIN VIEW AVENUE, 4/10TH'S OF A MILE NORTH OF VARNER ROAD DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA 92241
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL, INDIO
Comments:	PASSENGER OF PICK UP TRUCK THAT COLLIDED WITH PICK UP TRUCK THAT CROSSED OVER CENTER DIVIDER INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
Date/Time Posted:	07/06/08 10:16 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-05013
Name of Deceased:	Tayna MODE
Sex/Age of Deceased:	FEMALE 14 YEARS
City of Residence:	SALADO, TX 76571-
Date/Time of Death:	07/06/2008 1353 Hours
Location of Death:	EISENHOWER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 39-000 BOB HOPE DR RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270
Date/Time of Injury:	07/06/2008 UNK TIME
Location of Injury:	COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL 32700 DESERT MOON RD THOUSAND PALMS, CA 92276-
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	YES
Agency Investigating:	RIVERSIDE CO. SHERIFF - PALM DESERT, O08188005
Comments:	FOUND AT BOTTOM OF POOL Station press release
Date/Time Posted:	07/06/08 10:16 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-04976
Name of Deceased:	U08-160, Name withheld pending confirmation of identification and notification of next of kin
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Adult male
City of Residence:	Unknown
Date/Time of Death:	07/05/2008 @ 0315 hrs
Location of Death:	S. Palm Canyon Dr., 149 ft north of W. Belardo Rd., Palm Springs
Date/Time of Injury:	07/05/2008 @ 0308 hrs
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	No
Agency Investigating:	Palm Springs Police Department
Comments:	Operator of car that struck palm tree, ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	07/05/08 11:59 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-04960
Name of Deceased:	Colwick, Keith
Sex/Age of Deceased:	51 yr old Male
City of Residence:	Fallbrook, Ca
Date/Time of Death:	07/04/08 @ 1101 hours
Location of Death:	Riverside County Regional Medical Center
Date/Time of Injury:	07/04/08 @ 0921 hours
Location of Injury:	Skydiving site in Perris, Ca
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	RSO - Perris
Comments:	Skydiving Accident.
Date/Time Posted:	07/04/08 06:37 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-04942
Name of Deceased:	Negrete, Carlos
Sex/Age of Deceased:	25 year old male
City of Residence:	Coachella
Date/Time of Death:	07/03/2008 @ 1920 hrs
Location of Death:	Mountain View Ave., 4/10 of a mile north of Varner Rd., Desert Hot Springs
Date/Time of Injury:	07/03/2008 @ 1857 hrs
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	CHP-Indio
Comments:	Operator of pick up truck that lost control, crossed center divider and collided with oncoming pick up truck. Not ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	07/04/08 09:01 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-04497
Name of Deceased:	Moreno, Alejandro
Sex/Age of Deceased:	28 year old male
City of Residence:	Corona
Date/Time of Death:	06/16/2008 @ 0608 hrs
Location of Death:	SB I-15, 136 ft. south of Temescal Canyon Road, Corona
Date/Time of Injury:	06/16/2008 @ 0545 hrs
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	CHP-Riverside
Comments:	Driver of pick up truck that lost control, struck K-rail and overturned. Not ejected. Collision resulted in vehicle fire.
Date/Time Posted:	07/03/08 07:11 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-04807 - Update
Name of Deceased:	McCroskey, Alyssa Rayne
Sex/Age of Deceased:	16 year old female
City of Residence:	Riverside
Date/Time of Death:	06/29/2008 @ 0310 hrs
Location of Death:	Railroad Tracks, approx 500 yards east of Riverside Ave., Riverside
Date/Time of Injury:	06/29/2008 @ 0245 hrs
Location of Injury:	Same
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	Union Pacific Railroad Police, file # 08-059445
Comments:	Pedestrian struck by train.
Date/Time Posted:	07/02/08 03:56 PM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-04805
Name of Deceased:	Timothy Ryan Riggs
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male, 22 y/o
City of Residence:	Riverside
Date/Time of Death:	06/28/2008 @ 2248
Location of Death:	SB 215 Fwy, 6/10 of mile south of Ethanac Road
Date/Time of Injury:	06/28/2008 @ 2246
Location of Injury:	SB 215 Fwy, 6/10 of mile south of Ethanac Road
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	CHP-San Diego
Comments:	Operator of motorcycle that struck a sedan then collided with a semi truck.
Date/Time Posted:	06/30/08 11:54 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-04831 Update
Name of Deceased:	MARIBETH SANAGUSTIN
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Female, 36 years
City of Residence:	Winchester, CA 92596
Date/Time of Death:	06/29/2008, at 2023 hours
Location of Death:	Roadway Warren Rd. approx. 100 yds south of Borel Rd., Winchester, CA 92596
Date/Time of Injury:	06/29/2008, at 2009 hours
Location of Injury:	Roadway Warren Rd. approx. 100 yds south of Borel Rd., Winchester, CA 92596
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	CHP-Temecula
Comments:	Passenger of sedan struck head on by truck. Not ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	06/30/08 11:54 AM

Coroner's File Number:	2008-04830 Update
Name of Deceased:	ANDRES SANAGUSTIN
Sex/Age of Deceased:	Male, 48 years
City of Residence:	Winchester, CA 92596
Date/Time of Death:	06/29/2008, at 2023 hours
Location of Death:	Roadway Warren Rd. approx. 100 yds south of Borel Rd., Winchester, CA 92596
Date/Time of Injury:	06/29/2008, at 2009 hours
Location of Injury:	Roadway Warren Rd. approx. 100 yds south of Borel Rd., Winchester, CA 92596
Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):	Yes
Agency Investigating:	CHP-Temecula
Comments:	Operator of sedan struck head on by truck. Not ejected.
Date/Time Posted:	06/30/08 11:54 AM