Hit-and-Run Traffic Collision (Update)
June 26, 2024 – Riverside County Sheriff’s Office officials report that on Sunday, June 23, 2024, Charles Edgar Bidinger III, a 38-year-old 
resident of San Jacinto, turned himself into deputies at the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station. During the interview, Bidinger admitted to driving the Kia when the collision occurred and fleeing from the scene. Bidinger was booked into the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility for hit and run with Injuries.
The victim remains hospitalized in critical but stable condition. This is an ongoing investigation, and no additional information is available. (Original Report)
The San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station would like to thank the members of the public who provided statements to investigators after this collision occurred. Their assistance helped to identify Charles Edgar Bidinger III as the suspect and assisted with the reconstruction of the collision. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Deputy Cortez at the San Jacinto Sheriff’s Station at 951-654-2702 or Riverside County Sheriff’s Dispatch at 951-776-1099.
Reporting Deputy: Sergeant Christopher Loucks
File # I241740052
Source: Riverside County Sheriff’s Office
