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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.

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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.

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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.

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*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

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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.

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* 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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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* 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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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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