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Coroner's File Number: 2010-02105 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Gary S. Champine Age of Deceased: 66 Years
City of Residence: Bremerton, WA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 03/12/2010 Time of Death: 1030 Hours
Date of Injury: 03/12/2010 Time of Injury: 0954 Hours
Agency Investigating: Palm Springs Police Department Investigation Number: 1003P-2563
Location of Death: Desert Regional Medical Center – Emergency room
Location of Injury: Pedestrian Sidewalk, southwest corner of Farrell Dr. at Tachevah Dr., Palm Springs
Comments: Pedestrian struck by vehicle that lost control and left roadway.
* Update: 03-15-10    
Coroner's File Number: 2010-02091 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Withheld pending notification of next of kin Age of Deceased: 39 Years
* City of Residence: Unknown Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 03/11/2010 * Time of Death: 1910 Hours
Date of Injury: 03/11/2010 * Time of Injury: Pending Investigation
* Agency Investigating: Riverside County Sheriff, CENTRAL HOMICIDE UNIT Investigation Number: MV100700333
* Location of Death: Riverside County Regional Medical Center - ER
* Location of Injury: PENDING INVESTIGATION
Comments: VICTIM OF HOMICIDE. REFER TO RSO-CHU FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Initial or Update: Update
* Update: 03-15-10    
Coroner's File Number: 2010-02090 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Withheld pending notification of next of kin * Age of Deceased: 20 Years
* City of Residence: Unknown Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 03/11/2010 * Time of Death: 1845 Hours
Date of Injury: 03/11/2010 * Time of Injury: Pending Investigation
* Agency Investigating: Riverside County Sheriff, CENTRAL HOMICIDE UNIT Investigation Number: MV100700333
* Location of Death: 21000 BLOCK OF BAY AVE., MORENO VALLEY
* Location of Injury: PENDING INVESTIGATION
* Comments: VICTIM OF HOMICIDE. REFER TO RSO-CHU FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Initial or Update: Update
Coroner's File Number: 2010-02085 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Joshua Gurley Age of Deceased: 21 Years
City of Residence: Menifee, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 03/11/2010 Time of Death: 1800 Hours
Date of Injury: 03/11/2010 Time of Injury: 1714 Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside County Sheriff’s –Perris Station Investigation Number: ME100700078
Location of Death: Inland Valley Medical Center 36485 Inland Valley Drive Wildomar, CA 92595
Location of Injury: Roadway Newport Road at intersection of Via Corazon Menifee, CA 92584
Comments: Initial / Final
Coroner's File Number: 201002032 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: GRAVES, DAKOTA Age of Deceased: 3 Years
City of Residence: HEMET, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 03/09/10 Time of Death: 1814 Hours
Date of Injury: 03/09/10 Time of Injury: 1700 Hours
Agency Investigating: CHP-SAN GORGONIO Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: HEMET VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
Location of Injury: HWY 74, APPROX. 1 MI. WEST OF WARREN RD., HEMET
Comments: PASSENGER OF AUTO THAT STRUCK ANOTHER AUTO HEAD ON.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-02030 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: HUIZAR, ANDREW Age of Deceased: 20 Years
City of Residence: APPLE VALLEY, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 03/09/10 Time of Death: 1716 Hours
Date of Injury: 03/09/10 Time of Injury: 1700 Hours
Agency Investigating: CHP-SAN GORGONIO Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: HWY 74, APPROX. 1 MI. WEST OF WARREN RD., HEMET
Location of Injury: HWY 74, APPROX. 1 MI. WEST OF WARREN RD., HEMET
Comments: DRIVER OF AUTO THAT WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER AUTO HEAD ON.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-02029 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: GRAVES, DONALD Age of Deceased: 30 Years
City of Residence: HEMET, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 03/09/10 Time of Death: 1716 Hours
Date of Injury: 03/09/10 Time of Injury: 1700 Hours
Agency Investigating: CHP-SAN GORGONIO Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: HWY 74, APPROX. 1 MI. WEST OF WARREN RD., HEMET
Location of Injury: HWY 74, APPROX. 1 MI. WEST OF WARREN RD., HEMET
Comments: DRIVER OF AUTO CROSSED DOUBLE YELLOW LINE INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND STRUCK ANOTHER AUTO HEAD ON.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01979 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Jeff Charles LUCAS Age of Deceased: 45 Years
City of Residence: Homeland, CA 92548 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 03/07/2010 Time of Death: 2338 Hours
Date of Injury:   Time of Injury:   Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside Co. Sheriff – Hemet Station Investigation Number: D100660062
Location of Death: Dirt Roadway Minton Rd., approx. 3/10 mile south of Juniper Flats Rd. Homeland, CA 92548
Location of Injury:  
Comments: Subject found near side of road by a utility trailer that was stuck in road. Natural death vs. misc accident.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01969 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: ANDREW KNIGHT Age of Deceased: 33 Years
City of Residence: CORONA, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 03/07/2010 Time of Death: 1200 Hours
Date of Injury: 03/06/2010 Time of Injury: 1745 Hours
Agency Investigating: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL RIVERSIDE Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: RIVERSIDE CO. REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Location of Injury: HIGHWAY, TRANSITION FROM N/B I-215 TO E/B SR60
Comments: UNRESTRAINED REAR SEAT PASSENGER OF COMPACT CAR THAT LOST CONTROL, ROLLED AND LANDED WHEELS DOWN. EJECTED. DELAYED DEATH. REFER TO CHP RIVERSIDE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01980 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: UNIDENTIFIED Age of Deceased: Adult
City of Residence: UNKNOWN Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 03/08/2010 Time of Death: 0217 Hours
Date of Injury: 03/07/2010 Time of Injury: 2125 Hours
Agency Investigating: RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Location of Injury: 3600 BLOCK OF MONROE AVE., RIVERSIDE
Comments: VICTIM OF HOMICIDE , REFER ALL INQUIRIES TO THE RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT
** Update: Name Released    
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01870 Sex of Deceased: Male
** Name of Deceased: Rubadeux Jr., Tommy Age of Deceased: 49 Years
City of Residence: Hemet, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 03/03/2010 Time of Death: 1754 Hours
Date of Injury: Pending investigation Time of Injury: Pending investigation
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff Hemet Station Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Residence
Location of Injury: Residence, Hemet
Comments: Victim of a structure fire. Refer to RSO Hemet for further information.
Initial or Update: Updated: 3/08/10
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01869 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: MICHELS, DAVEY Age of Deceased: 21 Years
City of Residence: RIVERSIDE, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 03/03/2010 Time of Death: 1826 Hours
Date of Injury: 03/03/2010 Time of Injury: 1816 Hours
Agency Investigating: RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT Investigation Number: P10029819
Location of Death: RAILROAD TRACKS RIVERSIDE AVE APPROX 200 FEET S/O JURUPA AVE. RIVERSIDE CA, 92504
Location of Injury: RAILROAD TRACKS RIVERSIDE AVE APPROX 200 FEET S/O JURUPA AVE. RIVERSIDE CA, 92504
Comments: PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY CARGO TRAIN.
Initial or Update: FINAL
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01764 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Danny Nguyen Age of Deceased: 41 Years
City of Residence: Lake Elsinore Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/28/2010 Time of Death: 0235 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/28/2010 Time of Injury: 0227 Hours
Agency Investigating: Cal Fire Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Own residence, 53214 Beales Street, Lake Elsinore
Location of Injury: Own residence, 53214 Beales Street, Lake Elsinore
Comments: Subject committed suicide by dowsing himself with accelerant and igniting it, which caused a small residential structure fire.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01716 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Raymond Howard Jr Age of Deceased: 30 Years
City of Residence: Riverside Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/26/2010 Time of Death: 0711 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/26/2010 Time of Injury: 0650 Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside Police Department Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: APPROX. TEN FEET NORTH OF INTERSECTION OF MADISON ST AND EVANS ST
Location of Injury: APPROX. TEN FEET NORTH OF INTERSECTION OF MADISON ST AND EVANS ST
Comments: VICTIM OF A HOMICIDE. PLEASE REFER TO RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Initial or Update:  
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01705 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: DEEB, Ribhi Age of Deceased: 46 Years
City of Residence: Perris, CA 92570 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/25/2010 Time of Death: 2102 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/25/2010 Time of Injury: 2020 Hours
Agency Investigating: California Highway Patrol Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Riverside County Regional Medical Center - ER
Location of Injury: Roadway 21000 block of Cajalco Road Perris, CA 92570
Comments: Pedestrian struck by vehicle
Initial or Update: Initial / Final
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01704 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: BRIMM, James Richard Age of Deceased: 56 Years
City of Residence: Perris Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/25/2010 Time of Death: 2030 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/25/2010 Time of Injury: 1930 Hours
Agency Investigating: California Highway Patrol Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Riverside County Regional Medical Center - Emergency Room
Location of Injury: Roadway Cajalco Road 80 feet east of Brown Street Perris, CA 92570
Comments: Pedestrian struck by vehicle
Initial or Update: Initial / Final
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01710 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: Mary L. HARRISON Age of Deceased: 66 Years
City of Residence: REDDING, CA 96002 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/25/2010 Time of Death: 2230 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/16/2010 Time of Injury: 1110 Hours
Agency Investigating: CALIF. HIGHWAY PATROL – INDIO Investigation Number: 2010020065
Location of Death: WASH UNDER HIGHWAY W/B HIGHWAY 10 APPROX. 135 FT. EAST OF MPM 98.81 DESERT CENTER, CA 92239
Location of Injury: DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER 1150 N. INDIAN CANYON DR. PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Comments: DELAYED TRAFFIC FATALITY. UNRESTRAINED FRONT SEAT PASSENGER OF 40 FOOT MOTOR HOME THAT SUSTAINED A TIRE BLOWOUT, LOST CONTROL, AND LEFT ROADWAY OVERPASS. NOT EJECTED. PLEASE REFER TO CHP FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Initial or Update: FINAL
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01631 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: SOLORIO, Jose Age of Deceased: 28 Years
City of Residence: Whitewater, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/23/2010 Time of Death: 1010 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/23/2010 Time of Injury: Unknown Hours
Agency Investigating:   Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Desert Regional Medical Center –Emergency Room
Location of Injury: Residence, Whitewater
Comments: Found down outside of residence. Apparent electrocution while working on home air conditioner unit.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01422 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: OETTING, Christopher Age of Deceased: 47 Years
City of Residence: Palm Desert, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/16/2010 Time of Death: Found 1950 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/16/2010 Time of Injury: Unknown Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff's Department – Palm Desert Station Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Residence 40000 Block of Sagewood Dr. Palm Desert, CA
Location of Injury: Same as Death
Comments: Subject hanged self in residence. For further information, refer to RSO – Palm Desert Station.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01564 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Withheld pending next of kin notification Age of Deceased: 29 Years
City of Residence: Upland, Ca Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 02/21/2010 Time of Death: 0141 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/21/2010 Time of Injury: 0126 Hours
Agency Investigating: California Highway Patrol-Riverside Station Investigation Number: 021100126984018848
Location of Death: Roadway In front of 8010 Sanctuary Drive, Corona, Ca 92883
Location of Injury: Roadway In front of 8010 Sanctuary Drive, Corona, Ca 92883
Comments: Driver of a sports coupe that lost control, left the roadway and struck a light pole; not ejected.
* Update: Name Released    
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01562 Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: Robert Raef Age of Deceased: 48 Years
City of Residence: Desert Hot Springs, Ca Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 02/20/2010 Time of Death: 2340 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/20/2010 Time of Injury: Unknown time
Agency Investigating: California Highway Patrol-Indio Station Investigation Number: 02201096302300019843
Location of Death: Roadway Dillon Rd. 1/10th Mile west of Langlois Rd. Desert Hot Springs, Ca 92241
Location of Injury: Roadway Dillon Rd. 1/10th Mile west of Langlois Rd. Desert Hot Springs, Ca 92241
Comments: Driver of a pick-up truck that struck a curb, a light pole and then rolled several times; ejected.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01537 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Philip Earl Blackmon Age of Deceased: 45 Years
City of Residence: Moreno Valley Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/20/2010 Time of Death: 0153 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/20/2010 Time of Injury: 0129 Hours
Agency Investigating: California Highway Patrol - Riverside Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Southbound I-15, approximately 1.5 miles north of Weirick Road, Corona
Location of Injury: Southbound I-15, approximately 1.5 miles north of Weirick Road, Corona
Comments: Operator of a semi-truck that overturned into a drainage ditch.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01345 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: Celeste Lauren STREUTKER Age of Deceased: 20 Years
City of Residence: PALM DESERT, CA 92211 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/14/2010 Time of Death: 1336 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/14/2010 Time of Injury: 1330 Hours
Agency Investigating: CALIF. HIGHWAY PATROL – SAN GORGONIO Investigation Number: LOG #924
Location of Death: ROADWAY 176 FEET WEST OF 70310 HWY 74 MOUNTAIN CENTER, CA 92561
Location of Injury: ROADWAY 176 FEET WEST OF 70310 HWY 74 MOUNTAIN CENTER, CA 92561
Comments: PASSENGER OF A VEHICLE WHO WAS BROADSIDED BY A MOTORCYCLE. PLEASE REFER TO CHP FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Initial or Update: FINAL
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01350 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: William KAPLAN Age of Deceased: 62 Years
City of Residence: RANCHO MIRAGE, CA 92270 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/14/2010 Time of Death: 1505 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/14/2010 Time of Injury: 1330 Hours
Agency Investigating: CALIF. HIGHWAY PATROL – SAN GORGONIO Investigation Number: LOG #924
Location of Death: IN AMBULANCE PINYON PINES TRANSFER CENTER MOUNTAIN CENTER, CA 92561
Location of Injury: ROADWAY 176 FEET WEST OF 70310 HWY 74 MOUNTAIN CENTER, CA 92561
Comments: OPERATOR OF A MOTORCYCLE WHO BROADSIDED A SEDAN. PLEASE REFER TO CHP FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Initial or Update: FINAL
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01348 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: GENE GOMEZ Age of Deceased: 47 Years
City of Residence: CALIMESA, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/14/2010 Time of Death: 1504 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/14/2010 Time of Injury: 1410 Hours
Agency Investigating: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL SAN GORGONIO Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PALM SPRINGS
Location of Injury: REST AREA PARKING LOT, WB I-10, APPROX 1 MILE W/O WHITEWATER CUT OFF RD. WHITEWATER
Comments: HELMETED OPERATOR OF MOTORCYCLE THAT LOST CONTROL. REFER TO CHP SAN GORGONIO FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01293 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: WITHELD PENDING INVESTIGATION Age of Deceased: 23 Years
City of Residence: RIVERSIDE Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/12/2010 Time of Death: 2305 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/12/2010 Time of Injury: 2200 Hours
Agency Investigating: RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF, CHU Investigation Number: E100430219
Location of Death: RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Location of Injury: 9900 BLOCK OF MISSION BLVD., RIVERSIDE, CA
Comments: VICTIM OF HOMICIDE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REFER TO CHU FILE #E100430219.
*  Update: Name Released    
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01290 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Daniel Francis Damon Age of Deceased: 52 Years
City of Residence: Palm Desert Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/12/2010 Time of Death: 2202 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/12/2010 Time of Injury: 2155 Hours
Agency Investigating: RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF, PALM DESERT Investigation Number: T10-043087
Location of Death: ROADWAY COOK STREET, APPROX. 120 FEET SOUTH OF JONI DRIVE PALM DESERT, CA 92260
Location of Injury: ROADWAY COOK STREET, APPROX. 120 FEET SOUTH OF JONI DRIVE PALM DESERT, CA 92260
Comments: PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY FULL SIZE PICK UP
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01286 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Gary A. Buckley Age of Deceased: 44 Years
City of Residence: Homeland Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/12/2010 Time of Death: 1734 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/12/2010 Time of Injury: 1732 Hours
Agency Investigating: Hemet Police Department Investigation Number: 10-900081
Location of Death: Roadway, Stetson Avenue just west of Cawston Avenue,
Location of Injury: Same as death
Comments: Unrestrained driver of pick up truck that collided with auto. Ejected from pick up truck.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01155 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Ruiz, Jose Age of Deceased: 31 Years
City of Residence: Moreno Valley Ca Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/08/2010 Time of Death: 1518 Hours
Date of Injury: Pending further investigation Time of Injury: Pending further investigation
Agency Investigating: Riverside County Sheriff-Central Homicide Unit Investigation Number: MV10-039-0211
Location of Death: Residence 16000 block of Century Street Moreno Valley, CA 92551
Location of Injury: Residence 16000 block of Century Street Moreno Valley, CA 92551
Comments: Shot during confrontation with law enforcement
Initial or Update: Initial
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01100 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: HALL, James Age of Deceased: 31 Years
City of Residence: Lake Elsinore Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/06/2010 Time of Death: 0720 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/05/2010 Time of Injury: Unknown Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff – Southwest Station Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Rancho Springs Medical Center Murrieta, CA 92562
Location of Injury: Southwest Detention Center
Comments: Subject hanged self while in custody. For further information refer to RSO – Southwest Station / Jail
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01140 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: JAMES MCCRACKEN Age of Deceased: 43 Years
City of Residence: NORCO, CA 92860 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/08/2010 Time of Death: 0516 Found Hours
Date of Injury: 02/--/2010 Time of Injury: Unknown Hours
Agency Investigating: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL RIVERSIDE Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: ROADWAY, TRANSITION AT W/B SR 91 AND N/B I-15
Location of Injury: ROADWAY, TRANSITION AT W/B SR 91 AND N/B I-15
Comments: DRIVER OF A FULL SIZE PICK UP TRUCK THAT LEFT THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK A TREE. NOT EJECTED.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01085 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Hector Alvarez III Age of Deceased: 19 Years
City of Residence: Indio, CA 92201 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/05/2010 Time of Death: 2300 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/05/2010 Time of Injury: 2200 Hours
Agency Investigating: Indio Police Department Investigation Number: 1002I-1168
Location of Death: Desert Regional Medical Center 1150 N. Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
Location of Injury: In front of residence 43521 Smurr St. Indio, CA 92201
Comments: Victim of homicide. Refer to Indio Police for further details
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01123 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: FARINAS, Eugene Age of Deceased: 75 Years
City of Residence: Murrieta Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/07/2010 Time of Death: 0709 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/07/2010 Time of Injury: 0632 Hours
Agency Investigating: Murrieta Police Department Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Inland Valley Regional Medical Center
Location of Injury: In front of 41010 California Oaks Rd. Murrieta Ca 92562
Comments: Driver of SUV that veered off road onto median. Possible natural death; pending autopsy findings.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-01081 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: REYES, MANDY Age of Deceased: 13 Years
City of Residence: LAKE ELSINORE Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/05/10 Time of Death: 2006 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/05/10 Time of Injury: 1954 Hours
Agency Investigating: RSO- LAKE ELSINORE Investigation Number: 100360065
Location of Death: MISSION TRAIL, APPROX 400 N. OF MALAGA RD
Location of Injury: MISSION TRAIL, APPROX 400 N. OF MALAGA RD
Comments: STRUCK BY PICKUP TRUCK WHILE CROSSING ROADWAY.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00943 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: FRANCISCA REYES Age of Deceased: 87 Years
City of Residence: COACHELLA, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 02/01/2010 Time of Death: 1448 Hours
Date of Injury: 02/01/2010 Time of Injury: 1120 Hours
Agency Investigating: INDIO POLICE DEPARTMENT Investigation Number: 1002-I-0086
Location of Death: DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PALM SPRINGS
Location of Injury: INTERSECTION OF AVE 48 AND INDIO BLVD, INDIO
Comments: PASSENGER OF SEDAN THAT WAS BROADSIDED BY A FULL SIZE PICK-UP TRUCK.
* Update: Name Released    
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00919 Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: Max Grajiola IV Age of Deceased: 18 Years
City of Residence: Indio Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/31/2010 Time of Death: 0811 Hours
* Date of Injury: 01/31/2010 * Time of Injury: 0216 Hours
Agency Investigating: RSO – Central Homicide Investigation Number: Y100310009
Location of Death: Desert Regional Medical Center
* Location of Injury: In front of 50585 Calle Mendoza, Coachella
Comments: Victim of a homicide. Refer to RSO press release
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00892 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Cody Rodenbucher Age of Deceased: 17 Years
City of Residence: Needles, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 01/30/2010 Time of Death: 0115 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/30/2010 Time of Injury: 0045 Hours
Agency Investigating: Banning Police Department Investigation Number: 10-391
Location of Death: Roadway, in front of 4500 Ramsey Street, Banning
Location of Injury: Same as Death
Comments: Pedestrian struck by hit and run vehicle.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00884 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: John W. Jakway Age of Deceased: 54 Years
City of Residence: Riverside, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 01/30/2010 Time of Death: 0152 Hours
Date of Injury: Unknown Time of Injury: Unknown Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside Police Department Investigation Number: P10-013035
Location of Death: Riverside Community Hospital
Location of Injury: A residence in the 3800 Block of Iowa Ave. Riverside, CA 92507
Comments: Victim of Homicide.
* Update: Name Released    
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00865 Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: ABDULKAFUR A. SIGAL * Age of Deceased: 24 Years
* City of Residence: SAN BERNARDINO Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): NO
Date of Death: 01/29/10 Time of Death: 1659 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/29/10 Time of Injury: 1655 Hours
Agency Investigating: RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: RAILROAD TRACKS, APPROX. 5FT WEST OF COMMERCE ST., RIVERSIDE
Location of Injury: RAILROAD TRACKS, APPROX. 5FT WEST OF COMMERCE ST., RIVERSIDE
Comments: WITNESSES STATE SUBJECT STEPPED ON TRACK IN FRONT OF ONCOMING TRAIN.
* Update: Comments    
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00696 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Roman Jimenez Age of Deceased: 3 Years
City of Residence: Cabazon, Ca Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/24/2010 Time of Death: 0200 Hours
* Date of Injury: 01/--/2010 * Time of Injury: Unknown Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside County Sheriff-Cabazon Station Investigation Number: B10-024-0005
Location of Death: San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital - 600 North Highland Springs Ave. - Banning, CA 92220
* Location of Injury: Residence 14000 block of Cabazon Street, Cabazon, Ca 92230
* Comments: Victim of child abuse
* Initial or Update: Initial
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00692 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: Julia Chang Wen Age of Deceased: 38 Years
City of Residence: San Diego, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/23/2010 Time of Death: 2317 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/23/2010 Time of Injury: 2257 Hours
Agency Investigating: CHP- San Gorgonio Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Roadway, southbound State Highway 79, 1.48 miles north of Gillman Springs Road, San Jacinto
Location of Injury: Roadway, southbound State Highway 79, 1.48 miles north of Gillman Springs Road, San Jacinto
Comments: Driver of truck that was struck by a car traveling in opposing lanes. Not ejected. Please refer to CHP-San Gorgonio for further information.
* Update: Name Released    
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00691 Sex of Deceased: Female
* Name of Deceased: Scott, Dorothy Age of Deceased: 91 Years
City of Residence: Beaumont, Ca Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 01/23/2010 Time of Death: 2316 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/23/2010 Time of Injury: 2257 Hours
Agency Investigating: CHP- San Gorgonio Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Roadway, southbound State Highway 79, 1.48 miles north of Gillman Springs Road, San Jacinto
Location of Injury: Roadway, southbound State Highway 79, 1.48 miles north of Gillman Springs Road, San Jacinto
Comments: Driver of sports coupe traveling in opposing lanes collided with mid-size pick-up truck. Not ejected. Please refer to CHP-San Gorgonio for further information.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00689 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: SITKO, Daniel Age of Deceased: 64 Years
City of Residence: Jackson, Michigan Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/23/2010 Time of Death: 2055 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/23/2010 Time of Injury: 2002 Hours
Agency Investigating: Palm Springs Police Department Investigation Number: 1001P-5543
Location of Death: Desert Regional Medical Center
Location of Injury: WB Racquet Club Rd 288 feet west of Cerritos Rd
Comments: Pedestrian struck by a pick up truck while attempting to cross a roadway. Transported to Desert Regional Medical Center where he was later pronounced.
*  Update: Name Released    
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00645 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: COLLIER, Mildred Age of Deceased: 75 Years
City of Residence: Palm Springs Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/22/2010 Time of Death: Found 0159 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/22/2010 Time of Injury: Unknown Hours
Agency Investigating: Palm Springs Police and Fire Departments Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Residence, 234 Del Mar Drive, Palm Springs
Location of Injury: Residence, 234 Del Mar Drive, Palm Springs
Comments: Victim of residential structure fire.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00601 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: GARY LEE BURKE Age of Deceased: 58 Years
City of Residence: RIVERSIDE Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/20/10 Time of Death: 2055 Hours
Date of Injury:   Time of Injury:   Hours
Agency Investigating: CHP- RIVERSIDE Investigation Number: 0120101955984017440
Location of Death: RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Location of Injury:  
Comments: DRIVER OF AUTO THAT DRIFTED OFF ROADWAY, WENT DOWN EMBANKMENT, AND OVERTURNED. ONLY SLIGHT DAMAGE TO VEHICLE, NO SIGNS OF TRAUMA TO DECEDENT
Initial or Update:  
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00574 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: DILLON, Charles Age of Deceased: 77 Years
City of Residence: Cathedral City Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/19/2010 Time of Death: 2230 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/19/2010 Time of Injury: 2202 Hours
Agency Investigating: Cathedral City Police Department Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Roadway 68000 block of Paseo Real Cathedral City, CA 92234
Location of Injury: Roadway 68000 block of Paseo Real Cathedral City, CA 92234
Comments: Pending further investigation
Initial or Update: Initial
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00558 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: JOHN ANDERSON Age of Deceased: 62 Years
City of Residence: ENCINITAS, CA 92024 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/19/2010 Time of Death: 1043 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/19/2010 Time of Injury: 1025 Hours
Agency Investigating: California Highway Patrol - Temecula Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: ROADWAY, SR79, 2.7 MILES S/O WOODCHUCK RD, TEMECULA 92592
Location of Injury: ROADWAY, SR79, 2.7 MILES S/O WOODCHUCK RD, TEMECULA 92592
Comments: OPERATOR OF MOTORCYCLE THAT STRUCK A SEMI TRUCK.
* Update: Name Released    
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00555 Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: SAPIENZA, Michael Anthony Age of Deceased: 41 Years
City of Residence: San Bernardino Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 01/19/2010 Time of Death: 1035 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/19/2010 Time of Injury: 0951 Hours
Agency Investigating: California Highway Patrol - Riverside Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Eastbound Highway 60, Riverside ( N33.992841 W117.356617)
Location of Injury: Eastbound Highway 60, Riverside ( N33.992841 W117.356617)
Comments: Jumped from transition bridge at 91-215-60 interchange.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00547 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: Tomika Monique WASHINGTON Age of Deceased: 33 Years
City of Residence: MORENO VALLEY, CA 92555 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/19/2010 Time of Death: 0150 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/19/2010 Time of Injury: 0120 Hours
Agency Investigating: CALIF. HIGHWAY PATROL – RIVERSIDE Investigation Number: 119100120984017440
Location of Death: SHOULDER OF HIGHWAY E/B STATE HIGHWAY 60 ON COUNTRY VILLAGE DR. OFF RAMP. MIRA LOMA, CA 91752
Location of Injury: SHOULDER OF HIGHWAY E/B STATE HIGHWAY 60 ON COUNTRY VILLAGE DR. OFF RAMP. MIRA LOMA, CA 91752
Comments: OPERATOR OF COMPACT SEDAN THAT LOST CONTROL WHILE CROSSING OVER LANES, SPUN, AND COLLIDED INTO TREES.
Initial or Update: FINAL
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00532 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: Pending Notification of Next Of Kin Age of Deceased: 22 Years
City of Residence: San Jacinto Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 01/18/2010 Time of Death: 1113 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/18/2010 Time of Injury: 1058 Hours
Agency Investigating: CHP – San Gorgonio Pass Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Roadway Gilman Springs Rd. and Bridge Street. Moreno Valley
Location of Injury: Roadway Gilman Springs Rd. and Bridge Street. Moreno Valley
Comments: Restrained driver of a car that lost control, struck a guardrail, then swerved sideways into opposing traffic lane and collided with a trash truck.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00516 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: WITHELD AT LAW ENFORCEMENT'S REQUEST Age of Deceased: 32 Years
City of Residence: CORONA, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/17/10 Time of Death: 1856 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/17/10 Time of Injury: 1840 Hours
Agency Investigating: CORONA POLICE DEPARTMENT Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: 1100 BLOCK OF W. 9TH STREET
Location of Injury: 1100 BLOCK OF W. 9TH STREET
Comments: VICTIM OF HOMICIDE.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00515 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: Unidentified Age of Deceased: Pending Identification
City of Residence: Murrieta, Ca Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/17/2010 Time of Death: 1733 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/17/2010 Time of Injury: 1723 Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff Department- Lake Elsinore Investigation Number: L10017055
Location of Death: Dirt embankment, Approximately 150 feet northwest of the intersection of Summerhill Drive and Canyon Ridge
Location of Injury: Dirt embankment, Approximately 150 feet northwest of the intersection of Summerhill Drive and Canyon Ridge
Comments: DRIVER OF A PICKUP TRUCK THAT LEFT THE ROADWAY AND ROLLED SEVERAL TIMES DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE REFER TO THE RIVERSIDE COUNTY SHERIFF- LAKE ELSINORE.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00494 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Joshua WOODSON Age of Deceased: 7 Years
City of Residence: Lynwood, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/17/2010 Time of Death: 0639 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/17/2010 Time of Injury: 0538 Hours
Agency Investigating: Indio CHP Investigation Number: 011720100538963011798
Location of Death: Desert Regional Medical Center – E/R
Location of Injury: I-10 2/10 miles west of Hwy 62, Whitewater, CA
Comments: Unrestrained rear-seat passenger of SUV that lost control and rolled, not ejected.
* Update: Decedent Identified    
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00440 Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: CARLTON, Michael Age of Deceased: 67 Years
City of Residence: Blythe Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 01/15/2010 Time of Death: 0747 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/15/2010 Time of Injury: Unknown Hours
Agency Investigating: Blythe Police and Cal Fire Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Own Residence
Location of Injury: Own Residence
Comments: Victim of a residential structure fire. Refer to Blythe Police Department for further details.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00450 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: HAMMAD, ALI Age of Deceased: 23 Years
City of Residence: CORONA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/15/10 Time of Death: 1849 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/15/10 Time of Injury: 1822 Hours
Agency Investigating: CORONA PD Investigation Number: 10-645
Location of Death: CORONA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Location of Injury: S/B FULLERTON AVE., APPROX 250 YARDS OF ONTARIO AVE., CORONA
Comments: OPERATOR OF MOTORCYCLE THAT LOST CONTROL, WAS EJECTED FROM MOTORCYCLE AND STRUCK A TREE
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00447 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Ryan Wade WOOSLEY Age of Deceased: 37 Years
City of Residence: PALM SPRINGS, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/15/2010 Time of Death: 1622 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/15/2010 Time of Injury: 1603 Hours
Agency Investigating: PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT Investigation Number: 1001P-3653
Location of Death: ROADWAY CROSSLEY ROAD AND DINAH SHORE DR., APPROX 27' EAST OF THE SW CURB, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
Location of Injury: ROADWAY CROSSLEY ROAD AND DINAH SHORE DR., APPROX 27' EAST OF THE SW CURB, PALM SPRINGS, CA 92264
Comments: OPERATOR OF MOTORCYCLE THAT COLLIDED WITH SEDAN. EJECTED.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00386 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: Cynthia Rene Whitaker Age of Deceased: 54 Years
City of Residence: Moreno Valley, Ca Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/13/2010 Time of Death: 1911 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/13/2010 Time of Injury: 1830 Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside County Sheriff-Moreno Valley Investigation Number: MV10-013-0244
Location of Death: Riverside County Regional Medical Center
Location of Injury: Roadway E/B Cottonwood Ave, approx 100 feet east of Festival Way Moreno Valley, Ca 92553
Comments: Driver of a SUV that collided with a van
Initial or Update:  
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00377 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: FRANKIE G. HILL Age of Deceased: 46 Years
City of Residence: LAKE ELSINORE Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/13/10 Time of Death: 1221 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/13/10 Time of Injury: 1212 Hours
Agency Investigating: CHP-TEMECULA Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: SR 74, APPROX 1.5 MILES WEST OF GRAND AVENUE, LAKE ELSINORE 92530
Location of Injury: SR 74, APPROX 1.5 MILES WEST OF GRAND AVENUE, LAKE ELSINORE 92530
Comments: DRIVER OF A PICK-UP TRUCK THAT, FOR UNKNOWN REASONS, CROSSED INTO THE OPPOSING LANE, AND STRUCK ANOTHER PICK-UP TRUCK HEAD ON. NOT EJECTED.
* Update: Cause of Death Listed    
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00172 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: GARCIA, LUCERO Age of Deceased: 16 Years
City of Residence: RIVERSIDE Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/06/2010 Time of Death: 1717 Hours
Date of Injury: N/A Time of Injury: N/A Hours
Agency Investigating: NONE Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Location of Injury: N/A
* Comments: COLLAPSED AFTER RUNNING TRACK AT HIGH SCHOOL, NO KNOWN INJURIES.
COD LISTED AS SUDDEN CARDIAC DEATH ASSOCIATED WITH MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE
Initial or Update: Final
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00150 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Joseph Romero Age of Deceased: 28 Years
City of Residence: Hemet, Ca Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/05/10 Time of Death: 2145 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/05/10 Time of Injury: 2058 Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside Police Department Investigation Number: P10002056
Location of Death: Riverside Community Hospital (ER)
Location of Injury: 11000 Block of Bushnell Ave, Riverside
Comments: Victim of homicide, please refer to Riverside Police Department for additional information.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00146 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Name withheld pending notification of next of kin Age of Deceased: 46 Years
City of Residence: Santa Ana, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 01/05/2010 Time of Death: 1755  
Date of Injury: 01/05/2010 Time of Injury: 1729  
Agency Investigating: Murrieta Police Department Investigation Number: MR 10-000-111
Location of Death: A parking lot 25260 Madison Murrieta, CA 92562
Location of Injury: Same
Comments: Victim of a homicide. Refer all inquiries to Murrieta PD.
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00030 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: SMITH, Naina Age of Deceased: 63 years
City of Residence: Thermal Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/01/2010 Time of Death: 1710 Hours
Date of Injury: 12/31/2009 Time of Injury: 1930 Hours
Agency Investigating: California Highway Patrol-Indio Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Desert Regional Medical Center 1150 N. Indian Canyon Dr. Palm Springs, CA 92262
Location of Injury: Roadway SR 86 by SR 195 Mecca, CA 92254
Comments: Operator of vehicle that lost control and rolled, not ejected
Initial or Update: Initial
* Update: Victim Identified    
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00021 Sex of Deceased: Female
* Name of Deceased: Sanchez-Silva, Pamela Paola * Age of Deceased: 11 Years
City of Residence: Palm Springs * Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/01/2010 Time of Death: Found 0645 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/01/2010 Time of Injury: Unknown Hours
Agency Investigating: RSO Cabazon and CAL Fire Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Residence, 141 Oregon Trail, Palm Springs, CA
Location of Injury: Same as Death
Comments: Victim of residential fire. Autopsy and identification process will begin on Monday (01-04-10) and take several days.
* Initial or Update: Final:  02-08-10
* Update: Victim Identified    
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00020 Sex of Deceased: Female
* Name of Deceased: SILVA, Rosa Maria * Age of Deceased: 30 Years
City of Residence: Palm Springs * Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/01/2010 Time of Death: Found 0645 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/01/2010 Time of Injury: Unknown Hours
Agency Investigating: RSO Cabazon and CAL Fire Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Residence, 141 Oregon Trail, Palm Springs, CA
Location of Injury: Same as Death
Comments: Victim of residential fire. Autopsy and identification process will begin on Monday (01-04-10) and take several days.
* Initial or Update: Final:  02-08-10
* Update: Victim Identified    
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00010 Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: Telesforo Hernandez-Perez * Age of Deceased: 32 years
City of Residence: Palm Springs Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):  
Date of Death: 01/01/2010 Time of Death: Found 0645 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/01/2010 Time of Injury: Unknown Hours
Agency Investigating: RSO Cabazon and CAL Fire Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Residence, 141 Oregon Trail, Palm Springs, CA
Location of Injury: Same as Death
Comments: Victim of residential fire. Autopsy and identification process will begin on Monday (01-04-10) and take several days.
Initial or Update: Final:  02-08-10
* Update: Victim Identified    
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00009 Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: Sergio Angel Hernandez * Age of Deceased: 7 Years
City of Residence: Palm Springs * Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/01/2010 Time of Death: Found 0645 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/01/2010 Time of Injury: Unknown Hours
Agency Investigating: RSO Cabazon and CAL Fire Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Residence, 141 Oregon Trail, Palm Springs, CA
Location of Injury: Same as Death
Comments: Victim of residential fire. Autopsy and identification process will begin on Monday (01-04-10) and take several days.
* Initial or Update: Final:  02-08-10
* Update: Victim Identified    
Coroner's File Number: 2010-00008 Sex of Deceased: Female
* Name of Deceased: Selena Hernandez * Age of Deceased: 6 Years
City of Residence: Palm Springs * Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 01/01/2010 Time of Death: Found 0645 Hours
Date of Injury: 01/01/2010 Time of Injury: Unknown Hours
Agency Investigating: RSO Cabazon and CAL Fire Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Residence, 141 Oregon Trail, Palm Springs, CA
Location of Injury: Same as Death
Comments: Victim of residential fire. Autopsy and identification process will begin on Monday (01-04-10) and take several days.
* Initial or Update: Final:  02-08-10
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09784 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: ALLEN, Calvin Age of Deceased: 20 Years
City of Residence: Menifee Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 12/31/2009 Time of Death: 1425 Hours
Date of Injury: 12/31/2009 Time of Injury: 1420 Hours
Agency Investigating: California Highway Patrol – Temecula Investigation Number: 123109142013925
Location of Death: Roadway Northbound I-215 at Clinton Keith Road. Murrieta, CA 92562
Location of Injury: Roadway Northbound I-215 at Clinton Keith Road. Murrieta, CA 92562
Comments: Operator of motorcycle that lost control and collided with another vehicle.
Initial or Update: Initial/Final
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09649 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Geovanni Maciel Age of Deceased: 18 Years
City of Residence: Elsinore Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 12/27/2009 Time of Death: 0808 Hours
Date of Injury: 12/27/2009 Time of Injury: 0335 Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff Elsinore Station Investigation Number: L093610013
Location of Death: INLAND VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER 36485 INLAND VALLEY DR. WILDOMAR, CA 92595
Location of Injury: ROADWAY WESTBOUND LINCOLN STREET, BETWEEN 200-300 FEET, WEST OF SUNSWEPT DRIVE, LAKE ELSINORE, CA 92530
Comments: Unrestrained driver of a car that lost control, struck several trees and rolled multiple times. Driver ejected and pinned beneath car. Transported to hospital where he died from his injuries.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09644 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Name withheld pending notification of next of kin. Age of Deceased: 30 Years
City of Residence: Riverside, Ca Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 12/27/2009 Time of Death: 0416 Hours
Date of Injury: 12/27/2009 Time of Injury: 0400 Hours
Agency Investigating: California Highway Patrol- Riverside Investigation Number: 122720090400984018911
Location of Death: Industrial yard, 905 E. Third Street, Corona 92879
Location of Injury: Industrial yard, 905 E. Third Street, Corona 92879
Comments: UNRESTRAINED DRIVER OF A SEDAN THAT STRUCK A PICKUP TRUCK, LEFT THE ROADWAY, ROLLED MULTIPLE TIMES DOWN AN EMBANKMENT AND LANDED IN AN INDUSTRIAL YARD. EJECTED. PLEASE REFER TO THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL-RIVERSIDE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09542 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: HENRY ARTHUR Age of Deceased: 31 Years
City of Residence: PALM SPRINGS Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 12/24/2009 Time of Death: 0224 Hours
Date of Injury: 12/24/2009 Time of Injury: 0214 Hours
Agency Investigating: CATHEDERAL CITY POLICE DEPT Investigation Number: 0912C-5995
Location of Death: ROADWAY E. PALM CANYON DR., 150 FT WEST OF BANKSIDE DR. CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
Location of Injury: ROADWAY E. PALM CANYON DR., 150 FT WEST OF BANKSIDE DR. CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
Comments: OPERATOR OF SEDAN, STRUCK K-RAIL, ROLLED AND PARTLY EJECTED.
Initial or Update: Final
Coroner's File Number:

2009-09428

Sex of Deceased: Held per Law Enforcement Request
Name of Deceased: Held per Law Enforcement Request Age of Deceased: Held per Law Enforcement Request
City of Residence: Held per Law Enforcement Request Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 12/20/2009 Time of Death: 1020 Hours
Date of Injury: Held per Law Enforcement Request Time of Injury:   Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff Central Homicide Unit Investigation Number: C093540030
Location of Death: VINEYARD, 58TH AVENUE AND PIERCE ST, THERMAL
Location of Injury: Held per Law Enforcement Request
Comments: VICTIMS OF HOMICIDE. PLEASE CONTACT CENTRAL HOMICIDE UNIT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09427 Sex of Deceased: Held per Law Enforcement Request
Name of Deceased: Held per Law Enforcement Request Age of Deceased: Held per Law Enforcement Request
City of Residence: Held per Law Enforcement Request Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 12/20/2009 Time of Death: 1020 Hours
Date of Injury: Held per Law Enforcement Request Time of Injury:   Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff Central Homicide Unit Investigation Number: C093540030
Location of Death: VINEYARD, 58TH AVENUE AND PIERCE ST, THERMAL
Location of Injury: Held per Law Enforcement Request
Comments: VICTIMS OF HOMICIDE. PLEASE CONTACT CENTRAL HOMICIDE UNIT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09342 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: U09-274 Age of Deceased: 23 Years
City of Residence: Norco Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 12/17/09 Time of Death: 0027 Hours
Date of Injury: 12/17/09 Time of Injury: 0019 Hours
Agency Investigating: CHP-Riverside Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Roadway. Limonite Ave., 1,075 ft. east of Bain St., Riverside 92509
Location of Injury: Roadway. Limonite Ave., 1,075 ft. east of Bain St., Riverside 92509
Comments: Operator of motorcycle that was struck head on by a pick-up truck. For further information refer to CHP – Riverside.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09339 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Javier Escobar Jr. Age of Deceased: 26 Years
City of Residence: Cathedral City, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/15/2009 Time of Death:   Hours
Date of Injury: 11/14/2009 Time of Injury:   Hours
Agency Investigating: California Highway Patrol - Indio Investigation Number: 2009120055 (log #2046)
Location of Death: Desert Regional Medical Center 1150 N. Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262
Location of Injury: Roadway EB I-10, approximately 1 mile west of Date Palm Drive Cathedral City, CA 92234
Comments: Driver of SUV that lost control and overturned. Ejected.
* Update: Sheriff's Press Release    
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09322 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: Lillian Biundo Age of Deceased: 61 Years
City of Residence: Homeland Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 12/16/2009 Time of Death: 0739 Hours
Date of Injury: 12/16/2009 Time of Injury: 0735 Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside County Sheriff’s Perris Station’s Press Release Investigation Number: * ME093500014
Location of Death: Intersection, Mapes Road and Menifee Road, Perris
Location of Injury: Intersection, Mapes Road and Menifee Road, Perris
Comments: Unrestrained front passenger of SUV struck by an SUV in the intersection. Ejected.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09327 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: SHARON BROOKS Age of Deceased: 41 Years
City of Residence: HEMET Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 12/16/2009 Time of Death: 1102 Hours
Date of Injury: 12/16/2009 Time of Injury: 1039 Hours
Agency Investigating: C.H.P. BANNING Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: GILMAN SPRINGS RD. 1.3 MILES EAST of ALESSANDRO BLVD. MORENO VALLEY
Location of Injury: SAME
Comments: DRIVER OF SEDAN WHO LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, CROSSED CENTER LINE AND STRUCK ONCOMING VEHICLE. EJECTED
* Update 12-15-09: Identity Confirmed    
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08524 * Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: RIOS, Adrian * Age of Deceased: 17 Years
* City of Residence: Hemet * Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: Found 11/17/2009 Time of Death: 1240 Hours
Date of Injury: Unknown Time of Injury: Unknown Hours
Agency Investigating: Hemet Police Department * Investigation Number: 09109767
Location of Death: 1400 Block of Blue Jay Way Hemet, CA 92545
Location of Injury: Unknown
Oroginal Comments: Charred human remains found in backyard of residence. Please refer all inquiries to the Hemet Police Department. Hemet PD Case #09109767
* Update: UPDATE: On 12/15/2009, DNA testing on remains has confirmed identification of Adrian Rios.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09239 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Bhanvadia, Ravi Age of Deceased: 20 Years
City of Residence: Corona Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 12/13/09 Time of Death: 0050 Hours
Date of Injury: 12/13/09 Time of Injury: 0044 Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside P.D. Investigation Number: P09-182-095
Location of Death: Sidewalk. In front of 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside Ca 92507
Location of Injury: Sidewalk. In front of 5225 Canyon Crest Drive, Riverside Ca 92507
Comments: Driver of sedan traveling at a high rate of speed, lost control, and struck a light pole. Not ejected. For further inquires refer to RPD file #P09-182-095.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09137 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: JOHN W. GREENLEE Age of Deceased: 86 Years
City of Residence: HEMET Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 12/09/09 Time of Death: 0749 Hours
Date of Injury: 12/09/09 Time of Injury: 0715 Hours
Agency Investigating: CHP SAN GORGONIO Investigation Number: LOG 290
Location of Death: ROADWAY, GILMAN SPRINGS ROAD AT BRIDGE STREET, MORENO VALLEY, CA
Location of Injury: ROADWAY, GILMAN SPRINGS ROAD AT BRIDGE STREET, MORENO VALLEY, CA
Comments: RESTRAINED OPERATOR OF SUV THAT TURNED LEFT IN FRONT OF A TRACTOR-TRAILER, NOT EJECTED. PLEASE REFER TO CHP SAN GORGONIO FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
* Update: Death Ruled as Traffic Fatality    
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09130 Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: Brian Joseph Vasquez Age of Deceased: 30 Years
City of Residence: Perris, CA 92570 * Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 12/08/2009 Time of Death: Found 2335 Hours
Date of Injury: 12/08/2009 * Time of Injury: 2326 Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside County Sheriff - Perris Station and Central Homicide Unit Investigation Number: ME093420082
* Location of Death: Roadway, Eastboound SR74, approx. 117 yards west of Tradewinds Drive, Romoland
* Location of Injury: Same as Death
Comments:* Passenger in pick up truck that lost control, left roadway, travelled up incline, over guardrails onto roadway above. Investigated as a suspicious death, now ruled as a traffic fatality.
* Initial or Update: Final
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09107 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: NAME HELD PENDING NOTIFICATION OF NEXT-OF-KIN Age of Deceased: 49 Years
City of Residence: HEMET Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 12/08/09 Time of Death: 0858 Hours
Date of Injury: N/A Time of Injury: N/A  
Agency Investigating: Hemet Police Department Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: OPEN FIELD, CAWSTON AVE AND MENLO AVE, HEMET
Location of Injury: N/A
Comments: FEMALE FOUND IN OPEN FIELD, NO SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09119 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: Sonia K. Claxton Age of Deceased: 31 Years
City of Residence: Fullerton, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 12/08/2009 Time of Death: 1737 Hours
Date of Injury: 12/06/2009 Time of Injury: 0332 Hours
Agency Investigating: California Highway Patrol-Riverside Station Investigation Number: 12062009-0332-9840-17563
Location of Death: Riverside Community Hospital 4445 Magnolia Ave. Riverside CA, 92501
Location of Injury: Roadway EB 91 just west of 14th Street off ramp Riverside CA, 92501
Comments: Driver of a sedan that for unknown reasons, lost control, overturned and was then struck by another vehicle
Initial or Update: Initial
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09046 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: TRAVIS CARTER Age of Deceased: 18
City of Residence: MORENO VALLEY Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 12/06/09 Time of Death: 0058 Hours
Date of Injury: 12/06/09 Time of Injury: 0035 Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff's Office - CENTRAL HOMICIDE UNIT Investigation Number: MV 09 340 0011
Location of Death: RIVERSIDE CO REGIONAL MED CTR
Location of Injury: 13000 BLOCK OF HEACOCK STREET, MORENO VALLEY, 92551
Comments: VICTIM OF A HOMICIDE. REFER TO THE CENTRAL HOMICIDE UNIT FOR MORE DETAILS.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09117 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: DANNY JOE BRADSHAW Age of Deceased: 53 Years
City of Residence: PERRIS Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 12/08/09 Time of Death: 1335 Hours
Date of Injury: 12/08/09 Time of Injury: 1322 Hours
Agency Investigating: CHP-RIVERSIDE Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: GAVILAN ROAD APPROX ½ MILE S/O MULTIVIEW ROAD, PERRIS, 92570
Location of Injury: GAVILAN ROAD APPROX ½ MILE S/O MULTIVIEW ROAD, PERRIS, 92570
Comments: PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY A PICK UP TRUCK. HIT AND RUN.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09053 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Robert Edward Grice, Jr. Age of Deceased: 50 Years
City of Residence: Newport Beach Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 12/06/09 Time of Death: 0920 Hours
Date of Injury: 12/06/09 Time of Injury: 0846 Hours
Agency Investigating: CHP Temecula Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Hwy 74, 100 feet west of mile marker 74-1.00
Location of Injury: Hwy 74, 100 feet west of mile marker 74-1.00
Comments: Helmeted operator of motorcycle that was struck head on by a sedan.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09050 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Pending Confirmation Age of Deceased: 29 Years
City of Residence: Los Angeles, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 12/06/2009 Time of Death: 0142 Hours
Date of Injury: 12/05/2009 Time of Injury: 2340 Hours
Agency Investigating: Barstow CHP Investigation Number: 12050923409850014858
Location of Death: Desert Regional Medical Center – E/R
Location of Injury: Hwy 18 & Rabbit Springs Rd., Lucerne Valley, CA
Comments: Operator of car that lost control, went into right shoulder, overcorrected, crossed over center divider and struck pickup truck head-on, not ejected.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-09044 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Held pending family notification Age of Deceased: 16 Years
City of Residence: Moreno Valley Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 12/05/2009 Time of Death: 2314 Hours
Date of Injury: 12/05/2009 Time of Injury: 2312 Hours
Agency Investigating: Central Homicide Unit / Perris Station Investigation Number: PE09-339-00078
Location of Death: Roadway in front of a residence 1469 Arrow Creek Drive Perris, Ca 92571
Location of Injury: Roadway in front of a residence 1469 Arrow Creek Drive Perris, Ca 92571
Comments: Victim of homicide. Refer to Central Homicide Unit file #PE09-339-00078 for further information.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08762 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Darell Hosey Age of Deceased: 21 Years
City of Residence: Hemet, CA 92544 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/25/2009 Time of Death: 2052 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/25/2009 Time of Injury: 1910 Hours
Agency Investigating: Hemet Police Department Investigation Number: 09110018
Location of Death: Hemet Valley Medical Center 1117 E. Devonshire Ave. Hemet, CA 92543
Location of Injury: Driveway 1100 E. Whittier Ave. Hemet, CA 92544
Comments: Victim of a homicide. Refer to the Hemet Police Department for further information.
Initial or Update: Final
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08874 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Elvis Oseguera Age of Deceased: 24 Years
City of Residence: Adelanto Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/30/2009 Time of Death: 0942 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/30/2009 Time of Injury: 0924 Hours
Agency Investigating: CHP Riverside Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: In front of 1990 E. La Cadena, Riverside
Location of Injury: Roadway: In front of 1990 E. La Cadena, Riverside
Comments: Suicide; Jumped off the 215/60/91 transition bridge in Riverside. Came to rest on the surface street below., Refer to CHP for further information.
* Update: Name Released    
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08885 * Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: Carlos Roman Garcia * Age of Deceased: 20 Years
City of Residence: Pending Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/30/09 Time of Death: 1450 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/30/09 Time of Injury: 1446 Hours
Agency Investigating: Indio Police Department Investigation Number: 0911P5707
Location of Death: ROADWAY, JOHN NOBLES AVE. APPROX 150 FT E/O MONROE ST. INDIO
Location of Injury: ROADWAY, JOHN NOBLES AVE. APPROX 150 FT E/O MONROE ST. INDIO
Comments: VICTIM OF HOMICIDE. PLEASE CONTACT INDIO POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, 0911P5707.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08858 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: DEREK SHORT-WILSON Age of Deceased: 23 Years
City of Residence: PALM SPRINGS, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/29/09 Time of Death: 1100 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/28/09 Time of Injury: 0226 Hours
Agency Investigating: PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT Investigation Number: 0911P5804
Location of Death: DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PALM SPRINGS, CA
Location of Injury: INTERSECTION OF N. SUNRISE WY. AND E. VIA ESCUELA, PALM SPRINGS, CA
Comments: PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY VEHICLE WHILE PUSHING ANOTHER VEHICLE THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. PLEASE CONTACT PALM SPRINGS POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, 0911P5804.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08831 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Hernandez, Marcos Age of Deceased: 23 Years
City of Residence: Riverside Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/28/2009 Time of Death: 1850 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/28/2009 Time of Injury: 1817 Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside Police Department Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Kaiser Foundation Hospital
Location of Injury: 5100 Block of Shamel Court, Riverside
Comments: Victim of Homicide, refer to the Riverside Police Department for further information.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08802 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Hutchinson, Charles Age of Deceased: 20 Years
City of Residence: Charlestown, West Virginia Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/27/2009 Time of Death: 1105 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/26/2009 Time of Injury: 0203 Hours
Agency Investigating: California Highway Patrol, Morongo Basin Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Desert Regional Medical Center
Location of Injury: Roadway, Eastbound SR62, just west of Desert Willow Trail, Morongo Valley
Comments: Operator of auto that lost control and rolled.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08768 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: MATTHEW DAVIES Age of Deceased: 26 Years
City of Residence: ALISO VIEJO, CA 92656 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/26/2009 Time of Death: 0842 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/26/2009 Time of Injury: 0820 Hours
Agency Investigating: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL TEMECULA Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: ROADWAY, EB SR74 @ MILE MARKER 74RIV8.20, LAKE ELSINORE 92530
Location of Injury: ROADWAY, EB SR74 @ MILE MARKER 74RIV8.20, LAKE ELSINORE 92530
Comments: OPERATOR OF MOTORCYCLE THAT LOST CONTROL, LEFT ROADWAY AND CAME TO REST IN RAVINE.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08762 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Name held per request. Age of Deceased: 21 Years
City of Residence: Hemet, CA 92544 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/25/2009 Time of Death: 2052 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/25/2009 Time of Injury: 1910 Hours
Agency Investigating: Hemet Police Department Investigation Number: 09110018
Location of Death: Hemet Valley Medical Center 1117 E. Devonshire Ave. Hemet, CA 92543
Location of Injury: Driveway 1100 E. Whittier Ave. Hemet, CA 92544
Comments: Victim of a homicide. Refer to the Hemet Police Department for further information.
Initial or Update: Initial
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08757 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: STEVEN HILTNER Age of Deceased: 61 Years
City of Residence: HIGHLAND, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/25/2009 Time of Death: 1717 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/25/2009 Time of Injury: 1500 Hours
Agency Investigating: CHP-SAN GORGONIO Investigation Number: LOG 1314
Location of Death: RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Location of Injury: ROADWAY, NORTHBOUND SR 79, ¾ OF A MILE SOUTH OF GILMAN SPRINGS RD. SAN JACINTO, CA
Comments: HELMETED OPERATOR OF MOTORCYCLE THAT COLLIDED WITH FULL SIZE PICK-UP TRUCK.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08683 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: Sabrina PRIETO Age of Deceased: 20 Months
City of Residence: RIPLEY, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/23/2009 Time of Death: 0800 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/--/2009 Time of Injury: Unknown Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside County Sheriff’s Dept. Central Homicide Unit Investigation Number: A-09-327-0007
Location of Death: Palo Verde Hospital 250 N. 1st. Street Blythe, CA
Location of Injury: A residence 24631 School Road #631 RIPLEY, CA
Comments: Suspicious death of infant. Refer to Riverside County Sheriff’s, CHU press release for additional info.
* Update: Name Released    
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08675 Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: CORRALES, Marco Antonio Age of Deceased: 29 Years
City of Residence: Phoenix, AZ 85040-2134 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 11/23/2009 Time of Death: 0411 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/23/2009 Time of Injury: 0312 Hours
Agency Investigating: CHP-Blythe Investigation Number: Incident #0121
Location of Death: Palo Verde Hospital 250 N. 1st. Street Blythe, CA 92226
Location of Injury: Irrigation canal SR 78, .5 miles north of 22nd. Ave. Blythe, CA 92225
Comments: Operator of vehicle that left roadway and ejected. Found submerged in canal.
Initial or Update: Final
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08733 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: ROBERT SCHRADER Age of Deceased: 82 Years
City of Residence: MANHATTAN BEACH, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/24/09 Time of Death: 1840 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/24/09 Time of Injury: 1734 Hours
Agency Investigating: CHP MORONGO BASIN Investigation Number: LOG #1461
Location of Death: DESERT REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, PALM SPRINGS, CA
Location of Injury: NTERSECTION OF OREGON TRAIL AND STATE HWY 62, MORONGO VALLEY, CA
Comments: DRIVER OF SEDAN THAT WAS BROADSIDED BY A SUV. SEATBELT NOT IN USE. NOT EJECTED. REFER TO CHP FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08731 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: GILBERT RICHARD LOZANO III Age of Deceased: 27 Years
City of Residence: RIVERSIDE, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/24/09 Time of Death: 1820 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/24/09 Time of Injury: 1726 Hours
Agency Investigating: RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Location of Injury: PARK, 7420 MARGUERITA AVENUE, RIVERSIDE, CA
Comments: VICTIM OF HOMICIDE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REFER TO RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT FILE # P09174061.
* Update: Name Released    
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08729 Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: Ryan Joseph Tanner Age of Deceased: 31 Years
City of Residence: San Clemente, Ca * Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/24/2009 Time of Death: 1832 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/24/2009 Time of Injury: 1814 Hours
Agency Investigating: California Highway Patrol-Riverside Station Investigation Number: #11242009-1814-9840-19677
Location of Death: Riverside County Regional Medical Center 26520 Cactus Avenue Riverside Ca, 92555
Location of Injury: Motocross Track 18700 Lake Perris Drive Perris, Ca 92571
Comments: Helmeted operator of a dirt bike that lost control after a jump.
Initial or Update: Final
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08708 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Duarte Jr., Ignacio Age of Deceased: 34 Years
City of Residence: Corona Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/24/2009 Time of Death: 0214 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/24/2009 Time of Injury: 0159 Hours
Agency Investigating: Corona Police Department Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Roadway, 1000 block of Pomona Road, Corona 92882
Location of Injury: Roadway, 1000 block of Pomona Road, Corona 92882
Comments: Victim of homicide. Please refer to Corona Police Department for further information.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08705 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Name withheld pending notification of next of kin Age of Deceased: 68 Years
City of Residence: Palm Springs, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 11/23/09 Time of Death: 1807 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/23/09 Time of Injury: Unknown Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff Palm Desert Investigation Number: O093270023
Location of Death: ROADWAY, 20TH AVE. APPROX 500 FT. WEST OF PALM DR. DESERT HOT SPRINGS
Location of Injury: Pending further investigation
Comments: Adult male found deceased inside a vehicle that was on fire. Investigation ongoing. Please contact Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Palm Desert, for additional information.
Coroner's File Number: 2009 – 08663 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: ANGEL SALAS Age of Deceased: 1 Year
City of Residence: RIVERSIDE Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/22/2009 Time of Death: 1506 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/22/2009 Time of Injury: 1455 Hours
Agency Investigating: RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT Investigation Number: P09-173-021
Location of Death: DRIVEWAY, 4800 BLOCK OF HALSEY PLACE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503
Location of Injury: DRIVEWAY, 4800 BLOCK OF HALSEY PLACE, RIVERSIDE, CA 92503
Comments: PEDESTRIAN STRUCK BY FULL SIZE PICK UP TRUCK.
* Update: Investigation Number    
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08656 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: SEPTIMUS, Judith Age of Deceased: 76 Years
City of Residence: Palm Springs, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/22/2009 Time of Death: 0857 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/22/2009 Time of Injury: 0829 Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff's Office - Perris * Investigation Number: ME093260010
Location of Death: Menifee Valley Medical Center
Location of Injury: Scott Rd and N/B 215 Menifee, CA 92381
Comments: OPERATOR OF SUV THAT DROVE OFF RAMP, STRUCK A TREE, AND ROLLED. NOT EJECTED. Refer all additional inquiries to RSO – Perris Station.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08654 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: Maria Guadalupe PEREZ Age of Deceased: 16 Years
City of Residence: Desert Hot Springs, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: DHS-PS Investigation Number: 09 11 D – 5611
Date of Death: 11/22/2009 Time of Death: 0512 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/22/2009 Time of Injury: 0506 Hours
Agency Investigating: DHS-PS Investigation Number: 09 11 D – 5611
Location of Death: Vacant Lot, S/E corner of Cuando Way & Cerrita Way, DHS.
Location of Injury: Vacant Lot, S/E corner of Cuando Way & Cerrita Way, DHS.
Comments: Subject was the unrestrained rear-seat passenger of a car traveling at a high rate of speed that lost control, exited roadway, hit a parked pick-up truck, then rolled, landing upside down in a vacant lot. Partially ejected.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08493 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Setrak Balabanian Age of Deceased: 44 Years
City of Residence: Glendale, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/16/2009 Time of Death: 0821 Hours
Date of Injury: 10/29/2009 Time of Injury: 1029 Hours
Agency Investigating: Cathedral City Police Department Investigation Number: 09 11 C - 7253
Location of Death: Desert Regional Medical Center - TICU
Location of Injury: 68350 E. Palm Canyon Dr., Cathedral City
Comments: Subject 3rd victim of previous homicide / suicide of 10/29/2009. Refer to Cathedral City Police Department press release for further details.
* Update: City of Residence    
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08506 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: NICHOLAS G. RODRIGUEZ Age of Deceased: 21 Years
* City of Residence: Corona Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/16/09 Time of Death: 1257 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/16/09 Time of Injury: 1153 Hours
Agency Investigating: CHP- RIVERSIDE Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: INLAND VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER, WILDOMAR
Location of Injury: DE PALMA RD, APPROX ½ MI WEST OF HORSETHIEF CANYON RD
Comments: OPERATOR OF MOTORCYCLE STRUCK REAR OF SUV
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08485 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: Lisel J. Wiedemann Age of Deceased: 17 Years
City of Residence: Palm Desert, CA 92260 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/15/2009 Time of Death: 2007 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/15/2009 Time of Injury: 1940  Hours
Agency Investigating: CHP-San Gorgonio Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: Off roadway Hwy 74, approx. 1.5 miles west of Carrizo Rd. Pinyon Pines, CA 92561
Location of Injury: Roadway Hwy 74, approx. 1.5 miles west of Carrizo Rd. Pinyon Pines, CA 92561
       
Comments: Rear middle passenger of sedan that lost control and rolled. Refer to CHP for additional info regarding the accident.
Initial or Update: Initial
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08457 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Withheld Pending Positive Identification Age of Deceased: 57 Years
City of Residence: Pending Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: Found: 11/14/2009 Time of Death: 1420 Hours
Date of Injury: Pending further investigation Time of Injury: Pending further investigation
Agency Investigating: Palm Springs Police Investigation Number: 0911P-3050
Location of Death: Location Held per request of PSPD, Palm Springs
Location of Injury: Pending further investigation
Comments: Suspicious Death, refer to Palm Springs Police Department
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08450 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: Barbar, Tamara Age of Deceased: 6 Years
City of Residence: Perris Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/14/2009 Time of Death: 0822 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/14/2009 Time of Injury: Unknown time
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff - Central Homicide Unit Investigation Number: PE093180031
Location of Death: 2846 Banner Place, Perris CA
Location of Injury: Same as death
Comments: Victim of homicide. Refer to Central Homicide Unit
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08449 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: Barbar, Maysam Age of Deceased: 43 Years
City of Residence: Perris Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/14/2009 Time of Death: 0822 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/14/2009 Time of Injury: Unknown time
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff - Central Homicide Unit Investigation Number: PE093180031
Location of Death: 2846 Banner Place, Perris CA
Location of Injury: Same as death
Comments: Victim of homicide. Refer to Central Homicide Unit
* Updated: Name Released    
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08383 Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: HARRINGTON, Stephen Millard Age of Deceased: 40 Years
City of Residence: BOSTON, MA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/11/09 Time of Death: 1705 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/11/09 Time of Injury: 1650 Hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff Lake Elsinore Station Investigation Number: F093150034
Location of Death: 38000 BLOCK OF CALLE DE LOBO, MURRIETA
Location of Injury: 38000 BLOCK OF CALLE DE LOBO, MURRIETA
Comments: SUSTAINED TRAUMATIC INJURIES WHILE SKYDIVING.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08382 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Timothy O’Brian Age of Deceased: 52 Years
City of Residence: Winchester, Ca Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/11/2009 Time of Death: 1730 hours
Date of Injury: 11/11/2009 Time of Injury: 1710 hours
Agency Investigating: CHP-San Gorgonio Investigation Number: Field# 11112009-1710-9655-13757
Location of Death: Roadway: Leon Rd. approx 978 feet north of Domenigoni Prkwy Menifee, Ca 92596
Location of Injury: Roadway: Leon Rd. approx 978 feet north of Domenigoni Prkwy Menifee, Ca 92596
Comments: PASSENGER IN A SEDAN THAT LOST CONTROL ON A DIRT ROAD, LEFT THE ROADWAY ONTO AN EMBANKMENT; NOT EJECTED
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08381 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Joseph Anthony Phillips Age of Deceased: 48 Years
City of Residence: Winchester, Ca Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/11/2009 Time of Death: 1730 hours
Date of Injury: 11/11/2009 Time of Injury: 1710 hours
Agency Investigating: CHP-San Gorgonio Investigation Number: Field# 11112009-1710-9655-13757
Location of Death: Roadway: Leon Rd. approx 978 feet north of Domenigoni Prkwy Menifee, Ca 92596
Location of Injury: Roadway: Leon Rd. approx 978 feet north of Domenigoni Prkwy Menifee, Ca 92596
Comments: DRIVER OF A SEDAN THAT LOST CONTROL ON A DIRT ROAD, LEFT THE ROADWAY ONTO AN EMBANKMENT; NOT EJECTED
* Updated: 11-11-09 Name Released    
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08372 Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: JAMES SAINT ONGE Age of Deceased: 43 Years
City of Residence: Murrieta * Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/11/09 Time of Death: 1122 hours
Date of Injury: 11/11/09 Time of Injury: 1100 hours
Agency Investigating: CHP – San Gorgonio Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: E/B Hwy 74, ½ mi E. of Mile Marker 55
Location of Injury: E/B Hwy 74, ½ mi E. of Mile Marker 55
Comments: Motorcyclist lost control, struck wooden guardrail post.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08325 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: Antonia Nava Age of Deceased: 54 Years
City of Residence: Moreno Valley, Ca Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/09/2009 Time of Death: 1951 hours
Date of Injury: 11/09/2009 Time of Injury: 1940 hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside County Sheriff - Moreno Valley Investigation Number: MV09-313-294
Location of Death: Roadway Intersection of Perris Blvd and John F. Kennedy Dr. Moreno Valley, Ca 92553
Location of Injury: Roadway Intersection of Perris Blvd and John F. Kennedy Dr. Moreno Valley, Ca 92553
Comments: Passenger of a sedan that was struck by another sedan and an SUV; not ejected
Initial or Update: Final
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08324 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Name withheld pending next of kin notification Age of Deceased: 56 Years
City of Residence: Moreno Valley, Ca Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 11/09/2009 Time of Death: 1951 hours
Date of Injury: 11/09/2009 Time of Injury: 1940 hours
Agency Investigating: Riverside County Sheriff - Moreno Valley Investigation Number: MV09-313-294
Location of Death: Roadway Intersection of Perris Blvd and John F. Kennedy Dr. Moreno Valley, Ca 92553
Location of Injury: Roadway Intersection of Perris Blvd and John F. Kennedy Dr. Moreno Valley, Ca 92553
Comments: Driver of a sedan that was struck by another sedan and an SUV; not ejected.
Initial or Update: Initial
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08321 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: WILLIAM ROBERT HARRIS Age of Deceased: 90 Years
City of Residence: HEMET, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11-09-09 Time of Death: 1843 HRS
Date of Injury: 11-09-09 Time of Injury: 1705 HRS
Agency Investigating: SAN JACINTO POLICE DEPARTMENT Investigation Number: 09313062
Location of Death: RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER ER
Location of Injury: S.B. WARREN RD. APPROX. 600 FEET NORTH OF ESPLANADE AVE, SAN JACINTO
Comments: RESTRAINED DRIVER OF SEDAN THAT COLLIDED WITH A MINI SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLE, NOT EJECTED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REFER TO SAN JACINTO POLICE DEPARTMENT
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08273 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: PENDING NOTIFICATION OF Next Of Kin Age of Deceased: 26 Years
City of Residence: RIALTO, CA. 92376 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Date of Death: 11/08/2009 Time of Death: 0844
Date of Injury: 11/08/2009 Time of Injury: 0830
Agency Investigating: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL RIVERSIDE Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: ROADWAY, SB 215, 1989 FT S/O CENTER ST. RIVERSIDE CA.92507
Location of Injury: ROADWAY, SB 215, 1989 FT S/O CENTER ST. RIVERSIDE CA.92507
Comments: OPERATOR OF SEDAN THAT LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK A PALM TREE. NOT EJECTED.
* Update: 11-05-09 Name Released    
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08176 Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: Albert Thomas Age of Deceased: 56 Years
City of Residence: Moreno Valley Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: Found: 11/04/2009 Time of Death: 1001 hrs
Date of Injury: Pending investigation Time of Injury: Pending investigation
Agency Investigating: Moreno Valley Police Department/Central Homicide Unit Investigation Number: MV093080095
Location of Death: Dirt field near Edgemont St., & Eucalyptus Ave., Moreno Valley
Location of Injury: Pending investigation
Comments: Victim of a homicide.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08090 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: David Flores Barraza, Jr. Age of Deceased: 49 Years
City of Residence: Riverside Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Date of Death: 11/01/2009 Time of Death: 1524 hours
Date of Injury: 11/01/2009 Time of Injury: 1440 hours
Agency Investigating: California Highway Patrol-San Diego Investigation Number:  
Location of Death: High school football field, 32555 Deer Hollow Way, Temecula
Location of Injury: Southbound Pala Temecula Road., approx 1 mile south of Rancho Heights Rd., Pala
Comments: Helmeted operator of motorcycle that collided with sedan. Transported to school football field to be airlifted to hospital. Death pronounced prior to transport.

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