22-year-old killed in Jurupa Valley hit and run
JURUPA VALLEY – A 22-year-old man was struck and killed in a hit and run traffic collision while riding his bicycle Tuesday, Sept. 6. The deadly incident happened on Limonite Avenue near Lucretia Avenue in Jurupa Valley at about 2:05 a.m., according to Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Ray Ricken.
Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Jurupa Valley Police Station and other emergency first responders rushed to the reported traffic collision after someone called 911 to report the accident.
Deputies and Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire personnel arrived on scene within minutes and located a male in the roadway. The victim had already succumbed to his injuries and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Coroner’s officials later identified Forrest Holmes, 22, of Jurupa Valley as the victim of the fatal hit and run. The coroner’s release listed Holmes’ time of injury as 2:05 a.m. His time of death was listed as 2:17 a.m. The release listed Holmes’ location of death as Limonite Avenue, about one half mile west of Lucretia Avenue.
Deputies and other sheriff’s officials from the Jurupa Valley Station Traffic Team responded to the location to conduct an accident investigation.
The deputies’ investigation determined that Holmes was riding his bicycle westbound on Limonite Avenue when he was struck from behind by an unknown vehicle. The vehicle did not stop to render aid or check on Holmes’ status and immediately fled the area.
During their investigation, Limonite Avenue between Lucretia and Wineville Avenues was closed for about seven hours.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Deputy Ditfurth of the Jurupa Valley Station Traffic Team at (951) 955-2600. Callers can refer to incident file number JV162500007 and can remain anonymous. Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.
This is a developing story. More information will be updated as it becomes available.
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Trevor Montgomery spent 10 years in the U.S. Army as an Orthopedic Specialist before joining the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department in 1998. He was medically retired after losing his leg in an off-duty accident.
During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations, including the Robert Presley Detention Center, the Southwest Station in Temecula, the Hemet Station, and the Lake Elsinore Station, along with many other locations.
Trevor’s assignments included Corrections, Patrol, DUI Enforcement, Boat and Personal Water-Craft based Lake Patrol, Off-Road Vehicle Enforcement, Problem Oriented Policing Team, Personnel and Background Investigations and he finished his career while working as a Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigator.
Trevor has been married for more than 26 years and was a foster parent to more than 60 children over 13 years. He is now an adoptive parent and has 13 children and 11 (soon to be 12) grandchildren.
Thank you Trevor Montgomery, I knew Forrest, the youth in our church called he “the gentle giant.”
22 year old Forrest Homles taught for his first time at Calvary Chapel Inlands 9/3-4/2016 Men’s retreat. This 22 year old Loved Jesus and loved to help people.
He was on his way to minister to the homeless when he was hit and left there by the driver.
That is just awful to hear. I have heard many people speak up on Mr. Holmes’ behalf. It sounds like he was a very kind and compassionate person.