Coroner's Press Releases
| Coroner's File #: |
2012-00940 |
Sex of Deceased: |
Female |
| Name of Deceased: |
Valdovinos, Louisa |
Age of Deceased: |
55 Years |
| City of Residence: |
Menifee |
Next of Kin Notified: |
Yes |
| Agency Investigating: |
California Highway Patrol – Temecula Office |
| Investigation #: |
012912035014267 |
| Date of Death: |
01/29/2012 |
Time of Death: |
0404 |
Hours |
| Date of Injury: |
01/29/2012 |
Time of Injury: |
0350 |
Hours |
| Location of Death: |
Roadway Winchester Rd. approx. 3/10ths mile south of Scott Rd. Winchester, CA 92596 |
| Location of Injury: |
Roadway Winchester Rd. approx. 3/10ths mile south of Scott Rd. Winchester, CA 92596 |
| Comments: |
Driver of a Toyota Corolla struck head-on by a Pontiac Grand Am that crossed into the opposing lane. Not ejected. |
| Coroner's File #: |
2012-00916 |
Sex of Deceased: |
Male |
| Name of Deceased: |
WILLIS, Jason |
Age of Deceased: |
29 Years |
| City of Residence: |
Riverside, Ca. |
Next of Kin Notified: |
Yes |
| Agency Investigating: |
Riverside Police Department |
| Investigation #: |
P-12-013-718 |
| Date of Death: |
01/28/2012 |
Time of Death: |
0843 |
Hours |
| Date of Injury: |
01/28/2012 |
Time of Injury: |
Unknown |
Hours |
| Location of Death: |
Riverside Community Hospital – 4445 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, Ca. 92501 |
| Location of Injury: |
Residence – 8700 block of Magnolia Ave., Riverside, Ca. 92503 |
| Comments: |
Victim of homicide; stabbed by known assailant. Refer all inquiries to the Riverside Police Department. |
| Coroner's File #: |
2012-00855 |
Sex of Deceased: |
Female |
| Name of Deceased: |
Brigitte Jasso |
Age of Deceased: |
44 Years |
| City of Residence: |
Indio, CA |
Next of Kin Notified: |
Yes |
| Agency Investigating: |
Indio PD |
| Investigation #: |
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| Date of Death: |
01/26/2012 |
Time of Death: |
2010 |
Hours |
| Date of Injury: |
01/26/2012 |
Time of Injury: |
1959 |
Hours |
| Location of Death: |
Roadway; Westbound Indio Blvd., approx. 47-ft east of Biskra St., Indio |
| Location of Injury: |
Roadway; Westbound Indio Blvd., approx. 47-ft east of Biskra St., Indio |
| Comments: |
Pedestrian struck by a motorcycle. |
| * Update 01-27-12: |
Decedent Identified |
| Coroner's File #: |
2012-00863 |
Sex of Deceased: |
Male |
| * Name of Deceased: |
BALL, Gregory Paul |
Age of Deceased: |
37 Years |
| City of Residence: |
Riverside, CA |
* Next of Kin Notified: |
Yes |
| Agency Investigating: |
Riverside Police Department |
| Investigation #: |
P12-013-128 |
| Date of Death: |
01/26/2012 |
Time of Death: |
2254 |
Hours |
| Date of Injury: |
01/26/2012 |
Time of Injury: |
2220 |
Hours |
| Location of Death: |
Riverside Community Hospital – ER |
| Location of Injury: |
Roadway, Kansas Avenue, just south of University Avenue, Riverside |
| Comments: |
Victim of homicide. Refer all inquiries to Riverside Police Department for further information. |
| Coroner's File #: |
2012-00825 |
Sex of Deceased: |
Male |
| Name of Deceased: |
Banuelos, Elijah |
Age of Deceased: |
2 Years |
| City of Residence: |
Perris |
Next of Kin Notified: |
Yes |
| Agency Investigating: |
Riverside County Sheriff's Department |
| Investigation #: |
Y12025029 |
| Date of Death: |
01/25/2012 |
Time of Death: |
2220 |
Hours |
| Date of Injury: |
01/25/2012 |
Time of Injury: |
1923 |
Hours |
| Location of Death: |
Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda CA |
| Location of Injury: |
44-400 Block of Redondo Sur, Coachella CA |
| Comments: |
Victim of a homicide. For additional information please contact the Riverside County Sheriff- Central Homicide Unit |
| Coroner's File #: |
2012-00822 |
Sex of Deceased: |
Female |
| Name of Deceased: |
Cunningham, Shantae |
Age of Deceased: |
24 Years |
| City of Residence: |
San Jacinto |
Next of Kin Notified: |
Yes |
| Agency Investigating: |
California Highway Patrol - San Gorgonio Station |
| Investigation #: |
0125122130965515580 |
| Date of Death: |
01/25/2012 |
Time of Death: |
2143 |
Hours |
| Date of Injury: |
01/25/2012 |
Time of Injury: |
2130 |
Hours |
| Location of Death: |
Roadway, in front of 19848 Gilman Springs Road, San Jacinto |
| Location of Injury: |
Roadway, in front of 19848 Gilman Springs Road, San Jacinto |
| Comments: |
Restrained driver of sedan that swerved into oncoming traffic and collided with full-sized SUV. Partially ejected. |
| * Update 01-26-12: |
Decedent Identified |
| Coroner's File #: |
2012-00798 |
Sex of Deceased: |
Female |
| * Name of Deceased: |
Bowers, Jennifer |
Age of Deceased: |
Adult |
| City of Residence: |
Menifee |
* Next of Kin Notified: |
Yes |
| Agency Investigating: |
Riverside Sheriff's Department Central Homicide Unit |
| Investigation #: |
ME120240098 |
| Date of Death: |
1/24/2012 |
Time of Death: |
2247 |
Hours |
| Date of Injury: |
1/24/2012 |
Time of Injury: |
2218 |
Hours |
| Location of Death: |
25000 Block of Bundy Canyon Road Menifee, Ca 92584 |
| Location of Injury: |
25000 Block of Bundy Canyon Road Menifee, Ca 92584 |
| Comments: |
Victim of a homicide. |
| Coroner's File #: |
2012-00715 |
Sex of Deceased: |
Male |
| Name of Deceased: |
MOODY, Kenneth R. |
Age of Deceased: |
74 Years |
| City of Residence: |
Palm Springs, CA |
Next of Kin Notified: |
Yes |
| Agency Investigating: |
Riverside County Sheriff Palm Desert - Central Homicide Unit |
| Investigation #: |
O12022014 |
| Date of Death: |
Found 01/22/2012 |
Time of Death: |
1509 |
Hours |
| Date of Injury: |
Pending Investigation |
Time of Injury: |
|
Hours |
| Location of Death: |
Open Desert Sky Valley, CA |
| Location of Injury: |
Pending Investigation |
| Comments: |
Body found in open desert. Refer all inquiries to the Palm Desert Station or Central Homicide Unit. |
| Coroner's File #: |
2012-00707 |
Sex of Deceased: |
Male |
| Name of Deceased: |
Ellison, Aaron |
Age of Deceased: |
19 Years |
| City of Residence: |
Murrieta |
Next of Kin Notified: |
Yes |
| Agency Investigating: |
California Highway Patrol – Temecula |
| Investigation #: |
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| Date of Death: |
01/22/2012 |
Time of Death: |
0317 |
Hours |
| Date of Injury: |
01/22/2012 |
Time of Injury: |
0255 |
Hours |
| Location of Death: |
Borel Road, 1/10 mile east of Buck Road, Murrieta |
| Location of Injury: |
Same as injury |
| Comments: |
Passenger in auto that lost control, left roadway and rolled multiple times. Ejected. |
| Coroner's File #: |
2012-00621 |
Sex of Deceased: |
Female |
| Name of Deceased: |
Rehman, Sumaira |
Age of Deceased: |
43 Years |
| City of Residence: |
Torrance, CA |
Next of Kin Notified: |
Yes |
| Agency Investigating: |
California Highway Patrol – Indio |
| Investigation #: |
2012010059 |
| Date of Death: |
01/19/2012 |
Time of Death: |
0954 |
Hours |
| Date of Injury: |
01/14/2012 |
Time of Injury: |
1942 |
Hours |
| Location of Death: |
Desert Regional Medical Center |
| Location of Injury: |
W/B Interstate 10, 1/10th of mile E/O Palm Drive Cathedral City, Ca |
| Comments: |
Restrained driver of a sedan who was rear ended by a sedan. Not ejected. |
| Coroner's File #: |
2012 – 00645 |
Sex of Deceased: |
Female |
| Name of Deceased: |
James, Etta (Born Jamesetta Hawkins) |
Age of Deceased: |
73 Years |
| City of Residence: |
Riverside, CA |
Next of Kin Notified: |
Yes |
| Agency Investigating: |
None |
| Investigation #: |
None |
| Date of Death: |
01/20/2012 |
Time of Death: |
0800 |
Hours |
| Date of Injury: |
None |
Time of Injury: |
|
Hours |
| Location of Death: |
Parkview Community Hospital Medical Center |
| Location of Injury: |
None |
| Comments: |
Ms. James (Singer) died of natural causes at Parkview Hospital. Her death was reported to the Riverside County Sheriff - Coroner, but does not meet the criteria to be investigated as a Coroner's Case. Please refer all inquiries to the representatives of the Next of Kin. |
| Coroner's File #: |
2012-00539 |
Sex of Deceased: |
Female |
| Name of Deceased: |
Gonzalez, Adelina |
Age of Deceased: |
45 Years (Approx.) |
| City of Residence: |
Riverside |
Next of Kin Notified: |
Years |
| Agency Investigating: |
Riverside County Sheriff - Jurupa Valley Station |
| Investigation #: |
JV120160079 |
| Date of Death: |
01/16/2012 |
Time of Death: |
1810 |
Hours |
| Date of Injury: |
01/16/2012 |
Time of Injury: |
1806 |
Hours |
| Location of Death: |
Roadway. Mission Blvd., 321 ft. W/O Pedley Rd. Riverside, CA 92509 |
| Location of Injury: |
Roadway. Mission Blvd., 321 ft. W/O Pedley Rd. Riverside, CA 92509 |
| Comments: |
Pedestrian that was walking in roadway and was struck by SUV. For further information refer to RSO - Jurupa Valley Station file # JV12-016-0079. |
| Coroner's File #: |
2012-00505 |
Sex of Deceased: |
Male |
| Name of Deceased: |
Placencia, Asencion |
Age of Deceased: |
51 Years |
| City of Residence: |
Perris |
Next of Kin Notified: |
Yes |
| Agency Investigating: |
California Highway Patrol- Indio |
| Investigation #: |
N/A |
| Date of Death: |
01/16/2012 |
Time of Death: |
2135 |
Hours |
| Date of Injury: |
01/14/2012 |
Time of Injury: |
0510 |
Hours |
| Location of Death: |
Riverside County Regional Medical Center |
| Location of Injury: |
Roadway, EB S.R. 60 at the intersection of Western Knolls Ave., Beaumont CA 92223 |
| Comments: |
Driver of a truck that was struck by two vehicles. Not ejected. |
| Coroner's File #: |
2012-00463 |
Sex of Deceased: |
Female |
| Name of Deceased: |
Wyatt, Florence |
Age of Deceased: |
81 Years |
| City of Residence: |
Palm Springs |
Next of Kin Notified: |
Yes |
| Agency Investigating: |
Palm Springs Police Department |
| Investigation #: |
1201P-2932 |
| Date of Death: |
01/14/2012 |
Time of Death: |
2016 |
Hours |
| Date of Injury: |
01/14/2012 |
Time of Injury: |
1949 |
Hours |
| Location of Death: |
Desert Regional Medical Center |
| Location of Injury: |
Sunrise Way, South of Camino Parocela, Palm Springs |
| Comments: |
Pedestrian struck by a sedan while crossing the street. |
| Coroner's File #: |
2012-00460 |
Sex of Deceased: |
Male |
| Name of Deceased: |
Miguel, Joseph |
Age of Deceased: |
21 Years |
| City of Residence: |
Palm Springs |
Next of Kin Notified: |
Yes |
| Agency Investigating: |
California Highway Patrol, Indio Station |
| Investigation #: |
Log #1025 from 01/14/2012 |
| Date of Death: |
01/14/2012 |
Time of Death: |
1715 |
Hours |
| Date of Injury: |
01/14/2012 |
Time of Injury: |
1455 |
Hours |
| Location of Death: |
Desert Regional Medical Center |
| Location of Injury: |
S. Palm Canyon Drive, 3/10 of mile North of Acanto Drive |
| Comments: |
Unrestrained driver of pickup truck that left roadway and rolled over. Ejected. |
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