A tragic event unfolded early Sunday morning when an adult male was found unresponsive in the intersection of Mountain Avenue and Old Mountain Avenue in San Jacinto. The Riverside County Sheriff's Department reported that deputies from the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station responded to the scene at approximately 1:24 a.m. Despite their efforts to perform lifesaving measures, the victim was pronounced dead at the location.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff's official report, a vehicle with significant damage was discovered roughly 200 feet from the intersection, northbound and unoccupied. The San Jacinto Traffic Team took over the investigation, and preliminary findings indicate the vehicle was traveling north at high speeds when the driver lost control and was ejected. The investigation into the collision is ongoing, and no other vehicles were said to be involved in the incident.
The aftermath of the accident led to the temporary closure of Mountain Avenue between 7th Street and Esplanade Avenue, disrupting morning traffic as authorities worked the site. Residents and commuters were advised to seek alternate routes during the investigation process.
Community Service Officer Layvas from the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station has encouraged anyone with information related to the crash to come forward. Tips can be provided by calling 951-654-2702 or by contacting Riverside County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 951-776-1099. For those interested in more details surrounding the case, inquiries were directed towards the Media Information Bureau for further comment.
While the investigation into the tragic accident continues, authorities have yet to release further information concerning the victim's identity or additional circumstances that may have led to the occurrence of the collision.
