Riverside County Coroner's Press Releases



The Coroner’s Bureau does not release the names of decedents until positive identification has been made and the next-of-kin has been notified of the death.
Coroner's File #:2019-06518
Last Name:TorresGender:Male
First Name:Jesus FranciscoAge:39 Years
City of Residence:UnknownNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:/25/2019Time of Death:0111Hours
Date of Injury:/25/2019Time of Injury:0059Hours
Location of Death:Roadway
WB Interstate 10, 300 ft. west of Jefferson St.Indio
Location of Injury:Same as Death
Agency Investigating:CHP Indio
Investigation #:N/A
Comments:Refer all inquiries to investigating agency.
Coroner's File #:2019-06530
Last Name:DominguezGender:Male
First Name:FrankAge:63 Years
City of Residence:Menifee, Ca.Next of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/25/2019Time of Death:0756Hours
Date of Injury:05/25/2019Time of Injury:0745Hours
Location of Death:Roadway:
Intersection of Menifee Rd/Newport Rd, Menifee, Ca.
Location of Injury:Roadway:
Intersection of Menifee Rd/Newport Rd, Menifee, Ca.
Agency Investigating:Menifee Police Department
Investigation #:ME191450029
Comments:Refer all inquiries to investigating agency.
Coroner's File #:2019-06491
Last Name:UribeGender:Male
First Name:SaulAge:52 Years
City of Residence:UnknownNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/24/2019Time of Death:1629Hours
Date of Injury:05/24/2019Time of Injury:1624Hours
Location of Death:Grapefruit Blvd apx 252 ft S/O Avenue 48, Coachella
Location of Injury:Grapefruit Blvd apx 252 ft S/O Avenue 48, Coachella
Agency Investigating:Coachella Police Department
Investigation #:Y191440025
Comments:Refer to Coachella Police Department for additional information
Coroner's File #:2019-06423
Last Name:Ochoa RuizGender:Male
First Name:LuisAge:33 Years
City of Residence:RialtoNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/23/19Time of Death:0728Hours
Date of Injury:05/23/19Time of Injury:0658Hours
Location of Death:E/B I-10, approx. 1/2 mi. E/O Hargrave St., Banning 92220
Location of Injury:E/B I-10, approx. 1/2 mi. E/O Hargrave St., Banning 92220
Agency Investigating:CHP – San Gorgonio
Investigation #:9655-2019-00807
Comments:For further inquiries, refer to the investigating agency
Coroner's File #:2019-06129
Last Name:AriasGender:Male
First Name:RaymundoAge:23 Years
City of Residence:Desert Hot SpringsNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/15/2019Time of Death:1956Hours
Date of Injury:05/15/2019Time of Injury:1954Hours
Location of Death:
In front of a residence
34000 Block of Vaquero Rd. Cathedral City, CA
Location of Injury:Same as death
Agency Investigating:Cathedral City Police Department
Investigation #:1905C3359
Comments:Refer all inquiries to investigating agency.
Coroner's File #:2019-06306
Last Name:AkerlundhGender:Female
First Name:IsabelAge:48 Years
City of Residence:Moreno ValleyNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/20/2019Time of Death:0746Hours
Date of Injury:05/20/2019Time of Injury:0725Hours
Location of Death:Roadway
Gilman Springs Rd East of Big Nash Rd, Moreno Valley
Location of Injury:Roadway
Gilman Springs Rd East of Big Nash Rd, Moreno Valley
Agency Investigating:California Highway Patrol- San Gorgonio
Investigation #:520190725965518587
Comments:Refer all inquiries to investigating agency
Coroner's File #:2019-06271
Last Name:QuezadaGender:Male
First Name:AnthonyAge:21 Years
City of Residence:Riverside, CANext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/19/2019Time of Death:1154Hours
Date of Injury:05/19/2019Time of Injury:1150Hours
Location of Death:State Highway 62, appx 1 mile east of mile marker 89
Desert Center, CA
Location of Injury:State Highway 62, appx 1 mile east of mile marker 89
Desert Center, CA
Agency Investigating:Indio California Highway Patrol
Investigation #:Inc. #05199630115020061
Comments:Please refer to investigating agency for further information
Coroner's File #:2019-06262
Last Name:Pending Notification of Next of KinGender:Female
First Name:Pending Notification of Next of KinAge:35 Years
City of Residence:Moreno ValleyNext of Kin Notified:No
Date of Death:5/19/2019Time of Death:0708Hours
Date of Injury:5/19/2019Time of Injury:0255Hours
Location of Death:Riverside University Health Systems Medical Center
26520 Cactus Avenue, Moreno Valley
Location of Injury:Perris Boulevard at Ironwood Avenue, Moreno Valley
Agency Investigating:Moreno Valley Police Department
Investigation #:MV191390030
Comments:Pending investigation.  For further inquiries, refer to investigating agency.
Coroner's File #:2019-06212
Last Name:PrietoGender:Male
First Name:JoseAge:75 Years
City of Residence:Coachella, CaNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/17/2019Time of Death:1904Hours
Date of Injury:05/17/2019Time of Injury:1854Hours
Location of Death:Open field:
Southwest of the intersection at Grapefruit Blvd and Mitchell Dr., Coachella, Ca 
Location of Injury:Roadway:
Intersection of Grapefruit Blvd and Mitchell Dr., Coachella, Ca.
Agency Investigating:Riverside Sheriff’s Office (RSO) – Thermal Station
Investigation #:Y191370048
Comments:For further information refer to RSO – Thermal Station
Coroner's File #:2019-06213
Last Name:PrietoGender:Female
First Name:SofiaAge:74 Years
City of Residence:Coachella, CaNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/17/2019Time of Death:1936Hours
Date of Injury:05/17/2019Time of Injury:1854Hours
Location of Death:John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, Indio
Location of Injury:Roadway:
Intersection of Grapefruit Blvd. and Mitchell Dr., Coachella, Ca
Agency Investigating:Riverside Sheriff’s Office (RSO) – Thermal Station
Investigation #:Y191370048
Comments:For further information refer to RSO – Thermal Station
Coroner's File #:2019-06118
Last Name:Corona SalinasGender:Female
First Name:DelfinaAge:71 Years
City of Residence:MenifeeNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/15/2019Time of Death:1608Hours
Date of Injury:05/15/2019Time of Injury:1552Hours
Location of Death:Roadway embankment
Approx. 20 feet east of N/B I-215 and 8/10 of a mile north of lower SR74 ,Perris
Location of Injury:Same as death.
Agency Investigating:CHP
Investigation #:0515191552968515957
Comments:Refer all inquiries to investigating agency.
Coroner's File #:2019-06016
Last Name:Jimenez-GarciaGender:Male
First Name:MarioAge:24 Years
City of Residence:Desert Hot Springs, CANext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/13/2019Time of Death:0455Hours
Date of Injury:05/13/2019Time of Injury:UNKHours
Location of Death:66000 block of Acoma Ave., Desert Hot Springs
Location of Injury:66000 block of Acoma Ave., Desert Hot Springs
Agency Investigating:Desert Hot Springs Police Department
Investigation #:1905D-2722
Comments:Pending Investigation, refer to agency listed above for further details.
Coroner's File #:2019-05814
Last Name:Hector-BatsonGender:Female
First Name:MichelleAge:60 Years
City of Residence:Desert Hot SpringsNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/08/2019Time of Death:1301Hours
Date of Injury:05/08/2019Time of Injury:1248Hours
Location of Death:E/B SR60, E/O Jack Rabbit Trail   Beaumont, CA 92223
Location of Injury:E/B SR60, E/O Jack Rabbit Trail   Beaumont, CA 92223
Agency Investigating:CHP-San Gorgonio
Investigation #:190506IC00173
Comments:Refer all inquiries to investigating agency.
Coroner's File #:2019-06048
Last Name:GarciaGender:Male
First Name:DanielAge:23 Years
City of Residence:Cathedral CityNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:5/13/2019Time of Death:2015Hours
Date of Injury:5/13/2019Time of Injury:2003Hours
Location of Death:67000 Block of Santa Barbara Drive, Cathedral City
Location of Injury:67000 Block of Santa Barbara Drive, Cathedral City
Agency Investigating:Cathedral City Police Department
Investigation #:1905C-2890
Comments:For further information refer to the Cathedral City Police Department
Coroner's File #:2019-06013
Last Name:TaitanoGender:Female
First Name:DesireeAge:33 Years
City of Residence:RiversideNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/13/2019Time of Death:03:11Hours
Date of Injury:05/13/2019Time of Injury:02:04Hours
Location of Death:Riverside Community Hospital
Location of Injury:
Roadway
Eastbound SR-91, east of Green River Road
Agency Investigating:California Highway Patrol- Riverside
Investigation #:Log #85
Comments:Refer all inquiries to California Highway Patrol
Coroner's File #:2019-05978
Last Name:Carmona Jr.Gender:Male
First Name:JoeAge:32 Years
City of Residence:PerrisNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/12/19Time of Death:0552Hours
Date of Injury:05/10/19Time of Injury:0145Hours
Location of Death:Riverside University Health System
26520 Cactus Ave.
Moreno Valley 92555
Location of Injury:N/B I-215, at 74 East offramp, Perris 92570
Agency Investigating:California Highway Patrol -Border Patrol
Investigation #:9685-2019-00850
Comments:For further inquiries, refer to investigating agency.
* Update 05-08-2019Decedent Identified
Coroner's File #:2019-05264
Last Name:PimpaGender:Male
First Name:ThanomAge:76 Years
City of Residence:Desert Hot SpringsNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:04/25/2019Time of Death:1842Hours
Date of Injury:04/25/2019Time of Injury:1835Hours
Location of Death:Roadway
Intersection of West Drive and Mission Lakes Blvd.
Desert Hot Springs
Location of Injury:Same as death.
Agency Investigating:Desert Hot Springs Police Department
Investigation #:1904D-5835
Comments:Refer all inquiries to investigating agency.
Coroner's File #:2019-05693
Last Name:WarrenGender:Male
First Name:JordanAge:23 Years
City of Residence:RiversideNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/05/2019Time of Death:1759Hours
Date of Injury:05/05/2019Time of Injury:1749Hours
Location of Death:Riverside Community Hospital
Location of Injury:Roadway
Eastbound 91 freeway, at La Sierra Avenue, Riverside
Agency Investigating:Riverside Police Department
Investigation #:19-0013324
Comments:Please refer to law enforcement for further information.
Coroner's File #:2019-05575
Last Name:AnayaGender:Male
First Name:JuanAge:17 Years
City of Residence:CoronaNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/02/2019Time of Death:2251Hours
Date of Injury:05/02/2019Time of Injury:2223Hours
Location of Death:Roadway, eastbound SR91, ¼ of a mile west of Green River Road, Corona
Location of Injury:Roadway, eastbound SR91, ¼ of a mile west of Green River Road, Corona
Agency Investigating:California Highway Patrol - Riverside
Investigation #:Incident #01583
Comments:For further information refer to California Highway Patrol – Riverside office
Coroner's File #:2019-05661
Last Name:GriffisGender:Male
First Name:BrendanAge:23 Years
City of Residence:Moreno ValleyNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/04/2019Time of Death:1718Hours
Date of Injury:05/04/2019Time of Injury:1636Hours
Location of Death:Riverside University Health System Medical Center, 26520 Cactus Avenue, Moreno Valley
Location of Injury:Riverside University Health System Medical Center, 26520 Cactus Avenue, Moreno Valley
Agency Investigating:California Highway Patrol-Riverside
Investigation #:Log number 1142
Comments:For additional information, please contact investigating agency
Coroner's File #:2019-05579
Last Name:TowaiGender:Male
First Name:KyleAge:22 Years
City of Residence:BeaumontNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/03/2019Time of Death:0112Hours
Date of Injury:05/01/2019Time of Injury:2106Hours
Location of Death:Riverside University Health System Medical Center
Location of Injury:Intersection of Florida Ave. and Warren Rd., Hemet
Agency Investigating:Hemet Police Department
Investigation #:19-3840
Comments:For additional information please refer to investigating agency
Coroner's File #:2019-05564
Last Name:SerquinaGender:Male
First Name:JoshuaAge:22 Years
City of Residence:BeaumontNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/02/2019Time of Death:1201Hours
Date of Injury:05/01/2019Time of Injury:2106Hours
Location of Death:Intersection of Florida Ave and Warren Rd, Hemet 92546
Location of Injury:Intersection of Florida Ave and Warren Rd, Hemet 92546
Agency Investigating:Hemet Police Department
Investigation #:193843
Comments:For further information, refer all inquiries to the Hemet Police Department
Coroner's File #:2019-05548
Last Name:GarciaGender:Male
First Name:JonathanAge:33 Years
City of Residence:RiversideNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:05/02/2019Time of Death:0005Hours
Date of Injury:05/01/2019Time of Injury:2349Hours
Location of Death:Mission Inn Ave, approximately 500 feet west of Arfon Way, Riverside 92501
Location of Injury:Mission Inn Ave, approximately 500 feet west of Arfon Way, Riverside 92501
Agency Investigating:Riverside Police Department
Investigation #:190012991
Comments:For further information, refer all inquiries to the Riverside Police Department
Coroner's File #:2019-05452
Last Name:DorseyGender:Male
First Name:WilliamAge:76 Years
City of Residence:Desert Hot SpringsNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:04/29/2019Time of Death:2033Hours
Date of Injury:04/29/2019Time of Injury:2010Hours
Location of Death:Hospital
Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, CA
Location of Injury:Roadway
Southbound Town Center Way, 390 feet N/O Hahn Road, Palm Desert
Agency Investigating:Riverside Sheriff’s Department, Palm Desert Station
Investigation #:T191190131
Comments:Pending investigation, refer to investigating agency for further details
Coroner's File #:2019-05336
Last Name:RiosGender:Male
First Name:RichardAge:36 Years
City of Residence:EscondidoNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:4/27/2019Time of Death:0447Hours
Date of Injury:4/27/2019Time of Injury:0429Hours
Location of Death:I-215 Northbound at Scott Rd, Menifee
Location of Injury:I-215 Northbound at Scott Rd, Menifee
Agency Investigating:California Highway Patrol – Temecula
Investigation #:Incident #00181
Comments:For further inquiries, refer to investigating agency
Coroner's File #:2019-05391
Last Name:GuzmanGender:Male
First Name:BrayanAge:24 Years
City of Residence:Lake ElsinoreNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:04/28/2019Time of Death:UnkHours
Date of Injury:Pending InvestigationTime of Injury:Pending InvestigationHours
Location of Death:200 Block of W. Graham Ave., Lake Elsinore
Location of Injury:200 Block of W. Graham Ave., Lake Elsinore
Agency Investigating:Lake Elsinore Police
Investigation #:L191180035
Comments:Refer all inquiries to investigating agency.
Coroner's File #:2019-05409
Last Name:BrownGender:Male
First Name:BrandonAge:23 Years
City of Residence:MurrietaNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:04/28/2019Time of Death:1731Hours
Date of Injury:04/28/2019Time of Injury:1724Hours
Location of Death:Roadway
Bundy Canyon Rd approx. 500 feet W/O Almond St, Wildomar
Location of Injury:Roadway
Bundy Canyon Rd approx. 500 feet W/O Almond St, Wildomar
Agency Investigating:Riverside County Sheriff – Lake Elsinore Station
Investigation #:WI19118040
Comments:For further information, refer to Riverside County Sheriff – Lake Elsinore Station
Coroner's File #:2019-05418
Last Name:PENDING NOTIFICATION OF NOKGender:Female
First Name:PENDING NOTIFICATION OF NOKAge:Adult
City of Residence:Moreno ValleyNext of Kin Notified:No
Date of Death:04/28/2019Time of Death:2316Hours
Date of Injury:04/28/2019Time of Injury:2258Hours
Location of Death:Roadway
Intersection of Alessandro Blvd and Day St, Moreno Valley
Location of Injury:Roadway
Intersection of Alessandro Blvd and Day St, Moreno Valley
Agency Investigating:Riverside County Sheriff – Moreno Valley Station
Investigation #:MV19118320
Comments:For further information, refer to Riverside County Sheriff – Moreno Valley Station
Coroner's File #:2019-05339
Last Name:GulliverGender:Male
First Name:RaulAge:34 Years
City of Residence:UnknownNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:04/27/2019Time of Death:0225Hours
Date of Injury:04/27/2019Time of Injury:0215Hours
Location of Death:SB Grapefruit Blvd., apx 150 yds S/O Mitchell Dr., Coachella, CA 92236
Location of Injury:Same as death
Agency Investigating:Coachella Police Department (RSO – Thermal Station)
Investigation #:Y191170003
Comments:Refer to Coachella Police Department for additional information
Coroner's File #:2019-05292
Last Name:NortonGender:Male
First Name:CharlesAge:42 Years
City of Residence:HomelandNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:04/26/2019Time of Death:0854Hours
Date of Injury:04/26/2019Time of Injury:UnknownHours
Location of Death:24000 Block of Minton Road
Homeland, CA
Location of Injury:24000 Block of Minton Road
Homeland, CA
Agency Investigating:CHP – Riverside
Investigation #:Log #421
Comments:Please refer to investigating agency
* Update 04-24-2019Decedent Identified
Coroner's File #:2019-05140
Last Name:VopatGender:Male
First Name:DavidAge:51 Years
City of Residence:ChinoNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:04/22/2019Time of Death:1215Hours
Date of Injury:04/22/2019Time of Injury:1201Hours
Location of Death:Prison Facility
5th and Western, Norco, CA 92860
Location of Injury:Prison Facility
5th and Western, Norco, CA 92860
Agency Investigating:RSO-Jurupa Valley
Investigation #:G19112026
Comments:Refer to investigating agency for further information
Coroner's File #:2019-05157
Last Name:CarsmanGender:Female
First Name:ClaireAge:75 Years
City of Residence:Palm SpringsNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:4/22/19Time of Death:1819Hours
Date of Injury:4/22/19Time of Injury:UnknownHours
Location of Death:300 Block of Pico Road, Palm Springs
Location of Injury:300 Block of Pico Road, Palm Springs
Agency Investigating:Palm Springs Police Department
Investigation #:1904P-5107
Comments:For further information refer to the Palm Springs Police Department
Coroner's File #:2019-05131
Last Name:Gutierrez-BallejoGender:Male
First Name:JesusAge:84 Years
City of Residence:RiversideNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:04/22/2019Time of Death:1050Hours
Date of Injury:04/22/2019Time of Injury:0711Hours
Location of Death:Riverside Community Hospital, 4445 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, 92501
Location of Injury:Roadway
Intersection of Market Street and First Street, Riverside, 92501
Agency Investigating:Riverside Police Department
Investigation #:190011997
Comments:Refer all inquiries to investigating agency.
Coroner's File #:2019-05058
Last Name:SuarezGender:Female
First Name:VanessaAge:21 Years
City of Residence:GardenaNext of Kin Notified:Yes
Date of Death:04/20/2019Time of Death:2022Hours
Date of Injury:04/20/2019Time of Injury:1927Hours
Location of Death:Riverside University Health System
26520 Cactus Avenue, Moreno Valley
Location of Injury:Roadway
Eastbound SR 60 approx 1 mile W/O Jack Rabbit Trail, Beaumont
Agency Investigating:California Highway Patrol – San Gorgonio station
Investigation #:Inc #00332
Comments:For further information, please refer to California Highway Patrol – San Gorgonio Station

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