Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision Near Florence Street
Riverside, CA (December 22, 2021) – Hector Cardenas, a 31-year-old man, died following a pedestrian accident that occurred on Jurupa Avenue on February 15.
The Daily Bulletin News reported Cardenas, of Ontario, was seen walking in and out of the westbound lanes of Jurupa Avenue. Witnesses mentioned that at one point, the male party even laid down the roadway. At about 7:45 p.m., an oncoming vehicle did not notice and struck Hector Cardenas. The horrible crash took place just west of Florence Street.
When emergency teams arrived at the location, they immediately rendered aid to the victim. Hector Cardenas sadly died despite life-saving measures.
The article published online mentioned the Subaru Impreza involved in the catastrophic incident accelerated away from the scene. Detectives gathered evidences and later developed leads. Police eventually identified and arrested the hit-and-run driver.
According to court records, the suspect has prior convictions; including hit-and-run resulting in property damage, receiving a stolen vehicle, possession of controlled substances and creating a malicious disturbance.
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