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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
Agency Investigating: Cathedral City Police Department Investigation Number: 09 11 C - 7253
Date of Death: 11/16/2009 Time of Death: 0821 Hours
Date of Injury: 10/29/2009 Time of Injury: 1029 Hours
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
Agency Investigating: CHP- RIVERSIDE Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 11/16/09 Time of Death: 1257 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/16/09 Time of Injury: 1153 Hours
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
Agency Investigating: CHP-San Gorgonio Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 11/15/2009 Time of Death: 2007 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/15/2009 Time of Injury: 1940  Hours
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
Agency Investigating: Palm Springs Police Investigation Number: 0911P-3050
Date of Death: Found: 11/14/2009 Time of Death: 1420 Hours
Date of Injury: Pending further investigation Time of Injury: Pending further investigation
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
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff - Central Homicide Unit Investigation Number: PE093180031
Date of Death: 11/14/2009 Time of Death: 0822 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/14/2009 Time of Injury: Unknown time
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
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff - Central Homicide Unit Investigation Number: PE093180031
Date of Death: 11/14/2009 Time of Death: 0822 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/14/2009 Time of Injury: Unknown time
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
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff Lake Elsinore Station Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 11/11/09 Time of Death: 1705 Hours
Date of Injury: 11/11/09 Time of Injury: 1650 Hours
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
Agency Investigating: CHP-San Gorgonio Investigation Number: Field# 11112009-1710-9655-13757
Date of Death: 11/11/2009 Time of Death: 1730 hours
Date of Injury: 11/11/2009 Time of Injury: 1710 hours
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
Agency Investigating: CHP-San Gorgonio Investigation Number: Field# 11112009-1710-9655-13757
Date of Death: 11/11/2009 Time of Death: 1730 hours
Date of Injury: 11/11/2009 Time of Injury: 1710 hours
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
Agency Investigating: CHP – San Gorgonio Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 11/11/09 Time of Death: 1122 hours
Date of Injury: 11/11/09 Time of Injury: 1100 hours
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
Agency Investigating: Riverside County Sheriff - Moreno Valley Investigation Number: MV09-313-294
Date of Death: 11/09/2009 Time of Death: 1951 hours
Date of Injury: 11/09/2009 Time of Injury: 1940 hours
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
Agency Investigating: Riverside County Sheriff - Moreno Valley Investigation Number: MV09-313-294
Date of Death: 11/09/2009 Time of Death: 1951 hours
Date of Injury: 11/09/2009 Time of Injury: 1940 hours
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
Agency Investigating: SAN JACINTO POLICE DEPARTMENT I Investigation Number: 09313062
Date of Death: 11-09-09 Time of Death: 1843 HRS
Date of Injury: 11-09-09 Time of Injury: 1705 HRS
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
Agency Investigating: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL RIVERSIDE Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 11/08/2009 Time of Death: 0844
Date of Injury: 11/08/2009 Time of Injury: 0830
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
Agency Investigating: Moreno Valley Police Department/Central Homicide Unit Investigation Number: MV093080095
Date of Death: Found: 11/04/2009 Time of Death: 1001 hrs
Date of Injury: Pending investigation Time of Injury: Pending investigation
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
Agency Investigating: California Highway Patrol-San Diego Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 11/01/2009 Time of Death: 1524 hours
Date of Injury: 11/01/2009 Time of Injury: 1440 hours
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.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08069 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: WILEY, Walter Age of Deceased: 72 Years
City of Residence: Temecula, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: RSO – Temecula PD Investigation Number: TE093040144
Date of Death: 10/31/2009 Time of Death: 2150 hours
Date of Injury: 10/31/2009 Time of Injury: 1816 hours
Location of Death: Inland Valley Medical Center
Location of Injury: Roadway: Intersection of Pechanga Parkway and Muirfield Dr. Temecula, CA
Comments: Pedestrian struck by a sedan. For additional information refer to RSO – Southwest Station (Temecula PD).
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08062 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: YOUNG, Michael Age of Deceased: 54 Years
City of Residence: Yucaipa, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: CHP – Indio Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 10/31/2009 Time of Death: 1636 hours
Date of Injury: 10/31/2009 Time of Injury: 1520 hours
Location of Death: Cherry Valley Ave. just east of Live Oak Ave. Beaumont, CA
Location of Injury: Same as death
Comments: Driver of an off-road vehicle that collided with a sedan. For additional information refer to the California Highway Patrol
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08047 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: Withheld Pending Notification to Next of Kin Age of Deceased: 38 Years
City of Residence: Poway, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Agency Investigating: CHP - Temecula Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 10/31/2009 Time of Death: 0444 hours
Date of Injury: 10/30/2009 Time of Injury: 2330 hours
Location of Death: Inland Valley Medical Center, Wildomar
Location of Injury: Southbound I-215, just south of Newport Road, Menifee
Comments: Pedestrian struck by auto.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08045 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: Withheld Pending Notification of Next of Kin Age of Deceased: 47 Years
City of Residence: Hemet, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Agency Investigating: Hemet Police Department Investigation Number: 09-900-660
Date of Death: 10/31/2009 Time of Death: 0056 hours
Date of Injury: 10/30/2009 Time of Injury: Unknown time
Location of Death: Business Driveway, 1455 W. Acacia Avenue, Hemet
Location of Injury: Same as Death
Comments: Pedestrian struck by truck.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08041 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Withheld Pending Notification to Next of Kin Age of Deceased: 31 Years
City of Residence: Riverside, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff – Central Homicide Unit Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 10/31/2009 Time of Death: 0041 hours
Date of Injury: 10/31/2009 Time of Injury: 0008 hours
Location of Death: Riverside Community Hospital
Location of Injury: Intersection of Mission Blvd. and Campbell Street, Riverside
Comments: Victim of homicide. Refer to CHU for further information.
* Update: Identification    
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08040 Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: Jesus Manuel Martinez Age of Deceased: 58 Years
City of Residence: Pending * Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: CHP – Riverside Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 10/30/2009 Time of Death: 2310 hours
Date of Injury: 10/30/2009 Time of Injury: 2245 hours
Location of Death: Roadway, Northbound I-215, 2110 feet north of Nuevo Road, Perris
Location of Injury: Same as Death
Comments: Pedestrian struck by SUV
Coroner's File Number: 2009-08030 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Victor Peralta Sanchez Age of Deceased: 29 Years
City of Residence: Riverside Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: Riverside Police Department Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 10/30/09 Time of Death: 1616 hours
Date of Injury: 10/30/09 Time of Injury: Unknown time
Location of Death: Riverside Community Hospital
Location of Injury: Pending Investigation
Comments: Victim of Homicide. Refer to the Riverside Police Department for further information.
* Update/Final: 11-02-09 Name Released    
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07999 Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: Seyed M. Sajasi Age of Deceased: 53 Years
City of Residence: PALM DESERT, CA 92260 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: CATHEDRAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Investigation Number: 0910C-7253
Date of Death: 10/29/2009 Time of Death: 1036 HOURS
Date of Injury: 10/29/2009 Time of Injury: 1029 HOURS
Location of Death: A BUSINESS: 68530 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
Location of Injury: A BUSINESS: 68530 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
Comments: VICTIM OF A SUICIDE. REFER TO CATHEDRAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATON.
* Update/Final: 11-02-09 Name Released    
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07998 Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: Joe N. Khachigian Age of Deceased: 49 Years
City of Residence: NORTHRIDGE, CA 91326 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: CATHEDRAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT Investigation Number: 0910C-7253
Date of Death: 10/29/2009 Time of Death: 1036 HOURS
Date of Injury: 10/29/2009 Time of Injury: 1029 HOURS
Location of Death: A BUSINESS: 68530 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
Location of Injury: A BUSINESS: 68530 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
Comments: VICTIM OF A HOMICIDE. REFER TO CATHEDRAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07979 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: U09-239 Age of Deceased: 26 Years
City of Residence: Beaumont, CA 92223 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: California Highway Patrol – Indio Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 10/29/09 Time of Death: 0058 Hours
Date of Injury: 10/29/09 Time of Injury: 0050 Hours
Location of Death: WESTBOUND I10 APPROXIMATELY 528 FEET EAST OF FIELDS ROAD
Location of Injury: WESTBOUND I10 APPROXIMATELY 528 FEET EAST OF FIELDS ROAD
Comments: OCCUPANT OF SEDAN THAT COLLIDED WITH A PICK UP TRUCK THEN STRUCK A SEMI TRUCK, EJECTED. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REFER TO CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL - INDIO.
*  Update: Decedent Name Released    
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07939 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Robert Alexander Escovedo Age of Deceased: 41 Years
City of Residence: Indio Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: Indio Police Department Investigation Number: 0910I5488
Date of Death: 10/27/2009 Time of Death: 1600 hours
Date of Injury: 10/27/2009 Time of Injury: 1524 hours
Location of Death: Eastbound Avenue 45, approx 8 ft east of Jackson St., Indio
Location of Injury: Eastbound Avenue 45, approx 8 ft east of Jackson St., Indio
Comments: Bicyclist that collided with water tanker truck.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07935 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Raymond Bryant Age of Deceased: 50 Years
City of Residence: Hemet Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: San Jacinto P.D. Investigation Number: I09-2970070
Date of Death: 10/27/2009 Time of Death: 1020 hours
Date of Injury: 10/24/2009 Time of Injury: 1945 hours
Location of Death: Riverside County Regional Medical Center
Location of Injury: Intersection of San Jacinto Blvd. & Midway St., San Jacinto
Comments: Delayed traffic death, pedestrian struck by pick-up truck.
*  Update: Cause of Death    
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07737 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Zoltan Richard Tombol Age of Deceased: 42 Years
City of Residence: Yorba Linda Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: Riverside County Sheriff-Jurupa Valley Investigation Number: E092920180
Date of Death: Found: 10/20/2009 Time of Death: 1415 hrs
Date of Injury: 10/19/2009 Time of Injury: Unknown time
Location of Death: Approx 350 yards southwest of State Hwy 91 and Green River Rd., Corona
Location of Injury: Same
Comments: Found with self-inflicted gunshot wound.  Found body on hillside.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07688 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Name withheld pending notification Age of Deceased: 33 Years
City of Residence: Riverside Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Agency Investigating: CHP- Riverside Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 10/19/2009 Time of Death: 0350 Hours
Date of Injury: 10/19/2009 Time of Injury: 0325 Hours
Location of Death: Roadway, Westbound 60, 2200 feet east of Country Village Road
Location of Injury: Same
Comments: Unrestrained driver of a sedan that was rear-ended by pickup truck, not ejected. Please refer to CHP-Riverside for additional.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07638 Sex of Deceased: Female
Name of Deceased: HENDRICKS, Alyssa Age of Deceased: 6 Years
City of Residence: Morongo Valley, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: CHP – Morongo Basin station Investigation Number: F061870-09
Date of Death: 10/16/2009 Time of Death: 2152 hours
Date of Injury: 10/16/2009 Time of Injury: 1910 hours
Location of Death: Riverside County Regional Medical Center, Moreno Valley
Location of Injury: Roadway, SR62 566 feet west of Big Morongo Canyon Road, Morongo Valley, CA
Comments: Restrained passenger in auto, Auto vs SUV collision. Not Ejected.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07637 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: SANTOS, Severino Age of Deceased: 77 Years
City of Residence: Temecula, CA Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff's Office - Southwest Station Investigation Number: TE09289188
Date of Death: 10/16/2009 Time of Death: 2040 hours
Date of Injury: 10/16/2009 Time of Injury: 1954 hours
Location of Death: Rancho Springs Medical Center, Murrieta
Location of Injury: Roadway, in front of 44564 Pechanga Pkwy, Temecula
Comments: Pedestrian struck by auto.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07559 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: JONATHON BRYAN LEWIS Age of Deceased: 33 Years
City of Residence: RIVERSIDE, CA 92505 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL RIVERSIDE Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 10/14/09 Time of Death: 0855
Date of Injury: 10/14/09 Time of Injury: 0845
Location of Death: PARKING LOT, 275 TELLAR ST. CORONA 92882
Location of Injury: PARKING LOT, 275 TELLAR ST. CORONA 92882
Comments: OPERATOR OF PICKUP TRUCK THAT LOST CONTROL AND STRUCK MULTIPLE VEHICLES.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07497 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Orrin Pierre Casey Age of Deceased: 36 Years
City of Residence: Fontana Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: Riverside Police Department Investigation Number: #P09153331
Date of Death: 10/12/2009 Time of Death: 0918 hours
Date of Injury: 10/12/2009 Time of Injury: 0836 hours
Location of Death: Riverside Community Hospital
Location of Injury: Westbound Indiana Ave., approx 300 ft west of La Sierra, Riverside
Comments: Helmeted operator of motorcycle struck by sedan, then struck other vehicles.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07485 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Josiah Gabourel Age of Deceased: 6 Months
City of Residence: Lake Elsinore Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: CHP- Temecula Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 10/12/2009 Time of Death: 0100 hours
Date of Injury: 10/11/2009 Time of Injury: 2335 hours
Location of Death: Inland Valley Medical Center
Location of Injury: Embankment, State Route 74 166 feet east of Mazie Ave.
Comments: REAR PASSENGER OF A SEDAN WHO WAS IMPROPERLY RESTRAINED IN A CAR SEAT. SEDAN LEFT THE ROADWAY FOR UNKNOWN REASONS AND STRUCK A CULVERT. NOT EJECTED.
* Update: Name Released 10-11-09    
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07463 Sex of Deceased: Male
* Name of Deceased: Jesus Cac Lux Age of Deceased: 35 Years
City of Residence: Riverside Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: Riverside Police Department Investigation Number: File #P09152902
Date of Death: 10/11/2009 Time of Death: 0511 hours
Date of Injury: 10/11/2009 Time of Injury: 0456 hours
Location of Death: EB Van Buren Blvd., approx ¼ of a mile east of Alta Cresta Ave., Riverside
Location of Injury: EB Van Buren Blvd., approx 1000 ft east of Alta Cresta Ave., Riverside
Comments: Pedestrian struck by a pick-up truck.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07455 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Name Held Pending Notification of Next of Kin Age of Deceased: 66 Years
City of Residence: MEAD VALLEY, CA 92570 Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Agency Investigating: RIVERSIDE CO. SHERIFF - PERRIS Investigation Number: 092830046
Date of Death: 10/10/2009 Time of Death: Found 1909 Hours
Date of Injury: 10/10/2009 Time of Injury: Unknown Time
Location of Death: A RESIDENCE - 17000 BLOCK OF BROWN STREET, MEAD VALLEY, CA 92570
Location of Injury: A RESIDENCE - 17000 BLOCK OF BROWN STREET, MEAD VALLEY, CA 92570
Comments: VICTIM OF HOMICIDE, REFER TO RIVERSIDE SHERIFF – CENTRAL HOMICIDE UNIT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Coroner's File Number: 2009 - 07461 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: HELD PENDING NOTIFICATION TO NEXT OF KIN Age of Deceased: 45 Years
City of Residence: Unknown Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Agency Investigating: Desert Hot Springs PD Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 10/11/2009 Time of Death: 0336 HOURS
Date of Injury: 10/10/2009 Time of Injury: 2300 HOURS
Location of Death: Desert Regional Medical Center
Location of Injury: 14200 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs
Comments: Victim of Homicide – Refer to Desert Hot Springs Police for additional information.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07416 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Carlos Delgado Age of Deceased: 50 Years
City of Residence: Riverside Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: Riverside Police Department Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 10/09/2009 Time of Death: 0451 hours
Date of Injury: 10/09/2009 Time of Injury: 0101 hours
Location of Death: Riverside Community Hospital
Location of Injury: Roadway. Citrus Street, 160 feet west of Iowa Avenue
Comments: Passenger of a van that rolled. Not ejected.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07412 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: XAVIER GONZALEZ Age of Deceased: 22 Years
City of Residence: MORENO VALLEY Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff's Department - Moreno Valley Investigation Number: MV092820020
Date of Death: 10/09/2009 Time of Death: 0300 HOURS
Date of Injury: 10/09/2009 Time of Injury: 0230 HOURS
Location of Death: RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Location of Injury: IRIS AVE., APPROX. 81 YARDS EAST OF OLIVER ST. IN MORENO VALLEY
Comments: OPERATOR OF SEDAN THAT LOST CONTROL, LEFT ROADWAY AND STRUCK A PALM TREE. NOT EJECTED. FOR FURTHER INQUIRES REFER TO RSO - MORENO VALLEY FILE #MV09-282-0020.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07349 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Darrel J. Schaumleffel Age of Deceased: 52 Years
City of Residence: North Shore Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: California Highway Patrol, Indio Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 10/06/2009 Time of Death: 1936 hours
Date of Injury: 10/06/2009 Time of Injury: 1915 hours
Location of Death: Off roadway, 70th Ave., approx 200 ft east of Windward Dr., North Shore
Location of Injury: Roadway, 70th Ave., approx 40 ft east of Windward Dr., North Shore
Comments: Unrestrained driver of sedan that lost control and rolled. Sedan came to rest against exterior wall of a residence.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07306 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Ken Leroy Clark Age of Deceased: 64 Years
City of Residence: La Quinta Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: Riverside County Sheriff-Palm Desert Investigation Number: #LA092780031
Date of Death: 10/05/2009 Time of Death: 0944 hrs
Date of Injury:   Time of Injury:  
Location of Death: Hiking trail, approx 1.5 miles south of Calle Tecate & Avenida Ramirez, La Quinta
Location of Injury:  
Comments: Collapsed while hiking.
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07222 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: Withheld pending notification of next of kin Age of Deceased: 28 Years
City of Residence: Unknown Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): No
Agency Investigating: Riverside Sheriff's Central Homicide Unit Investigation Number: PC 09 275 0006
Date of Death: Found: 10/02/2009 Time of Death: 0021 hours
Date of Injury: 10/01/2009 Time of Injury: Unknown
Location of Death: 28000 block of Mapes Road, Romoland
Location of Injury: 28000 block of Mapes Road, Romoland
Comments: Refer to Central Homicide Unit
Coroner's File Number: 2009-07229 Sex of Deceased: Male
Name of Deceased: JAMES WALKER Age of Deceased: 46 Years
City of Residence: MORENO VALLEY Next of Kin Notified (Y/N): Yes
Agency Investigating: C.H.P. RIVERSIDE Investigation Number:  
Date of Death: 10/02/2009 Time of Death: 0913 HRS
Date of Injury: 10/02/2009 Time of Injury: 0850 HRS
Location of Death: WESTBOUND 60-FWY, 700 FEET EAST OF DAY STREET, MORENO VALLEY
Location of Injury: SAME AS DEATH
Comments: OPERATOR OF SUV THAT ROLLED DURING MULTIPLE VEHICLE COLLISION. HE WAS WEARING SEATBELT, NOT EJECTED. REFER TO CHP PRESS RELEASE

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