A tragic incident unfolded in Norco on Friday night when a pedestrian was struck and killed by two vehicles. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported the accident occurred at around 9:24 p.m. at the intersection of Hamner Avenue and Citrus Street. Law enforcement and emergency crews responded promptly to the scene, providing medical assistance to the pedestrian who had sustained severe injuries. Despite their efforts, the individual was pronounced dead at the location of the crash.
The Jurupa Valley Sheriff's Station Traffic Collision Reconstruction Team has taken charge of the investigation, looking to unravel the events leading up to the fatal crash. Both drivers involved in the accident cooperated with law enforcement officials when help arrived, staying at the scene. The identity of the deceased has been withheld, pending the formal process of informing family members.
Detectives have yet to determine whether substances like alcohol or drugs played a role in the incident. Following the collision, a section of Hamner Avenue between Citrus Street and Schleisman Avenue became a temporary investigation site, closed off to allow officers to dutifully gather evidence and articulate the circumstances of the event. This necessary disruption has caused a temporary, though impactful, ripple in the flow of the local traffic.
Authorities are reaching out to the public in hopes of gathering further information. They encourage anyone who witnessed the fatal collision or holds any relevant details to contact Deputy Chavez of the Jurupa Valley Sheriff's Station at (951) 955-2600, or to call the Riverside County Sheriff's Office dispatch at (951) 776-1099. For media inquiries, the Media Information Bureau stands as the primary contact point. More details about the incident can be accessed on the Riverside County Sheriff's website.
