CORONA, CA– On July 27, 2023, at 6:46 P.M., Corona police officers were dispatched to the intersection of River Road and Lincoln Avenue regarding a hit and run traffic collision. The driver of a brown Chevrolet Tahoe fled the scene and was followed by a witness, who saw the driver pass road closed signs and into the road-closed gates at the intersection of Rincon Street and North Smith Street. The driver, who was the sole occupant, succumbed to their injuries at the scene. The Riverside Sheriff-Coroner responded and are attempting to identify the unknown decedent.

At this time, it is unknown if drugs or alcoholic beverages were involved with the collisions. This is an ongoing investigation, and if anyone has additional information, we request they call Officer Jacob Westall at 951-817-5784 or by emailing him at Jacob.Westall@CoronaCa.Gov. Witnesses may also call us via our Anonymous TIP Line at 951-817-5837.

About the City of Corona: Corona is a vibrant, culturally diverse community located in the heart of Southern California at the junction of the 91 and 15 freeways with a population of more than 160,000 residents. For more information regarding the City of Corona, visit www.CoronaCA.gov.

Media Contact

Corporal Tobias Kouroubacalis

Public Information Officer

951-817-5783

Tobias.Kouroubacalis@CoronaCA.gov  

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