Last Thursday, San Jacinto was the scene of a tragic hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a pedestrian. Deputies from the local sheriff's station were called to San Jacinto Avenue just after 3:00 a.m., and upon arrival, they discovered the victim already deceased on the roadway, as reported by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. The responsible party had departed the scene by the time law enforcement arrived, sparking an immediate investigation into the grim occurrence.

As per the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, the San Jacinto Traffic Reconstruction Team took over the case, their efforts leading to the identification of both the vehicle and driver at the heart of the incident. It's been determined that felony hit-and-run charges are warranted, and the driver's identity has remained under wraps alongside that of the victim pending the conclusion of the ongoing investigation and next of kin notification. The circumstances that precipitated the fatality are still being pieced together, with no further suspects or vehicles involved.

For anyone with the inklings of information tied to this tragedy, the authorities are soliciting tips. Corporal McQueeney at the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station is the designated point of contact, reachable at 951–654–2702, or through the Riverside County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 951–776–1099.