Fatal Hit & Run Traffic Collision in Jurupa Valley 

May 31, 2024 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Thursday, May 30, 2024, about 3:40 a.m., deputies assigned to the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station responded to the area of Limonite Avenue and Pacific Avenue, Jurupa Valley, regarding a major-injury traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle. When deputies arrived they located the motorcycle rider lying in the roadway with significant injuries. Deputies rendered medical aid to the motorcycle rider until the arrival of CAL Fire. The motorcycle rider was subsequently transported to a local hospital where he ultimately succumbed to the injuries sustained during the collision.

The Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station Traffic Collision Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. The cause of the collision is still under investigation and it is unknown if alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in the collision. The identity of the motorcycle rider will not be released at this time, pending notification to the next of kin.

Evidence and witnesses at the scene indicated another vehicle was involved in the collision and the vehicle fled the scene. The ensuing investigation led to the identification of the other vehicle and it was later located at a residence in Jurupa Valley. The driver of the vehicle at the time of the collision was identified and the vehicle was impounded. The investigation into the collision continues and no further information will be released at this time.

The collision investigation required the temporary closure of Limonite Avenue, between Pacific Avenue and Riverview Drive in order to process the scene and collect evidence.

Anyone who witnessed the traffic collision or has any information about this incident is encouraged to call Deputy Petersen of the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station at (951) 955-2600 or the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office dispatch at (951) 776-1099.

Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Rafael Lopez

File # JV241510010

Source: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office