Jose Garcia Hit, Killed by Vehicle at Perris Boulevard and Fir Avenue in Moreno Valley
Jose Garcia ID’d as Man Killed in Moreno Valley Pedestrian Accident at Perris Boulevard and Fir Avenue
Moreno Valley, California (February 14, 2021) – The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner has identified the man who died after being struck by a hit-and-run driver late Saturday night in Moreno Valley as Jose Manuel Garcia, 37, of Moreno Valley.
The deadly pedestrian accident occurred at about 11:57 p.m. Saturday, February 13, at the intersection of Perris Boulevard and Fir Avenue.
Authorities said Garcia was walking across Perris Boulevard when he was hit by a white, two-door Pontiac Grand Am that was speeding northbound on Perris Boulevard.
Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Vehicle at Perris Boulevard and Fir Avenue in Moreno Valley
Emergency personnel responded to the scene and found Garcia suffering from life-threatening injuries. Sadly, he was declared dead at the scene.
The Pontiac driver briefly pulled over to the side of the road along with a purple Scion XB. Both vehicles then fled the scene, heading eastbound on Fir Avenue.
It was not immediately clear whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the accident.
Police are still searching for the hit-and-run driver.
An investigation into the accident is ongoing. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at 951-776-1099 or Deputy Dustin Deanne of the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Station at 951-486-6887.
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