22-Year-Old Elizabeth Puentes Killed in Accident on S San Jacinto Avenue [Riverside County, CA]

22-Year-Old Elizabeth Puentes Killed in Accident on S San Jacinto Avenue [Riverside County, CA]

Woman Dies in Riverside County Pedestrian Crash

Riverside County, CA (March 30, 2024) Elizabeth Puentes,  a 22-year-old Hemet resident, was killed following a S San Jacinto Avenue collision Wednesday.

It was before 8 p.m. when the pedestrian accident happened south of Shaver Street in San Jacinto.

Investigators said Puentes stepped into traffic lanes at the same time as a northbound sedan was approaching.

The sedan driver did not have time to brake and struck Puentes.

County Fire paramedics located Puentes clinging to life. They rushed her to Riverside University Medical Center in Moreno Valley, where she succumbed to her injuries four hours later.

Moreover, the sedan driver was questioned by the authorities but was not arrested.

Contact the sheriff’s San Jacinto station at 951-766-2368 for more information on this fatal collision.


Sweet Lawyers sympathies to the family and community of the deceased. Our hearts are with you through these trying times. 


Elizabeth Puentes Fatally Struck in San Jacinto

The crushing grief that comes with mourning an unexpected loss is not an easy load to bear alone. Additionally, the aftermath of sudden death can feel overpowering.

Moreover, many people lose their loved ones in a vehicle collision similar to this accident. That is why we need to know what to do if we are to face this kind of situation.

Turning to an experienced attorney after a fatal accident can provide peace of mind. You will also have someone to ensure your rights are respected and justice will be served.

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