UPDATE: PERRIS: Pedestrian and dog killed crossing busy street, victim ID’d
UPDATE: 11/25/2016 8:43 p.m.
Coroner’s officials have identified the victim killed in last night’s vehicle versus pedestrian traffic accident as Jose Camarillo, 56, of Perris.
Camarillo and his dog were struck by a 61-year-old motorist while the two were attempting to cross westbound 4th Street, 132 feet west of Park Avenue in Perris.
The fatal accident happened at 4:57 p.m. Camarillo succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel at 5:13 p.m.
A pedestrian and his dog were struck by a car while attempting to cross 4th Street in the City of Perris. William Hayes photo
PERRIS – A pedestrian and his dog were killed while crossing a busy street Thanksgiving day, Thursday, Nov. 24. The two died after being struck by a passing motorist while they were attempting to cross 4th Street near Park Avenue in Perris.
The pedestrian killed in the accident has not yet been identified, pending notification of his family.
Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Perris Police Station and other emergency first responders were dispatched to the scene of the accident after Riverside County emergency dispatchers received multiple 911 calls from citizens reporting the vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision at 4:57 PM, according to Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant J.P. Strang.
Motorists passing the covered remains of a dog that was killed in the collision sparked online speculation that a child had been struck and killed. William Hayes photo
Seven firefighters from one engine company responded to the fatal accident, Cal Fire /Riverside County Fire Spokeswoman Jody Hagemann said after the accident.
When they arrived, emergency first responders found a man who had sustained major traumatic injuries after being struck by a black Hyundai. A dog that the man had been walking was also struck. Both the man and his dog succumbed to their injuries and died at the scene.
Riverside County Animal Control officers were summoned to the scene of the accident to recover the remains of the dog killed in the collision.
After the accident, motorists who drove past the collision scene took to social media, discussing the deadly wreck. Many who saw the covered remains of the dog that was killed believed a child had been struck and killed.
Belongings of the man who was struck were strewn about the roadway after the deadly collision. William Hayes photo
The Perris Station’s Traffic Reconstruction Unit responded to the location to conduct an investigation into the fatal accident. While deputies conducted their investigation the westbound lanes of 4th Street were closed for several hours. The roadway was re-opened about 9 p.m.
During their initial investigation, deputies determined the Hyundai was traveling westbound on 4th Street when the pedestrian attempted to cross the roadway with his dog.
The driver of the Hyundai, a 61-year-old Perris resident remained at the scene of the fatal collision and was cooperating with investigators. The driver received serious injuries and he was transported by ground ambulance to an area hospital, according to Hagemann.
The investigation is active and ongoing.
Anyone with information about this investigation or who witnessed the deadly accident is encouraged to call Deputy Kiebach at the Perris Sheriff’s Station at (951) 210-1000. Callers can refer to incident file number PE163290064 and can remain anonymous. Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s CrimeTips online form.
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Trevor Montgomery runs Riverside County News Source and Shasta County News Source. Additionally, he writes for Riverside County based newspapers, Valley News and Anza Valley Outlook and also writes for Bonsall/Fallbrook Village News in San Diego County.
Trevor 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 and breaking his back in an off-duty accident.
During his time with the sheriff’s department, Trevor worked at several different stations, including Robert Presley Detention Center, Southwest Station in Temecula, Hemet/Valle Vista Station, Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center and Lake Elsinore Station, along with 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 and Personnel/Background Investigations. He finished his career while working as a Sex Crimes and Child Abuse Investigator and was a court-designated expert in child abuse and child sex-related crimes.
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 12 – soon to be 13 – grandchildren.
This is my father. I am an only child. He also has 2 grand daughter’s.
I am so very sorry to hear that Rubyanna. No words can described the sense of loss you must be feeling. If there is anything you would like me to add about your dad and the man, father, and grandfather he was I would be happy to add in a personal message. Also, if you happen to set up a GoFundMe to help with expenses, I would be more than happy to add a link to it.
You have my deepest condolences.
-TM
Hi Trevor, can you add: survived by his one and only child Rubyanna Solis of Lucerne, Ca, granddaughter Monica Maldonado of Ukiah, Ca. and his other granddaughter Alicia Maldonado of Lucerne, Ca. He has multiple brothers and sisters and nieces and nephews. I can try to get everybody’s correct name spelling and living locations if you would like. He was a great guy who would go out of his way to help anybody. He would even give up what he had just so someone that needed it wouldn’t go without. He was always helping family. He looked like a big scary man but. Inside he was the biggest teddy bear with the biggest heart. He loved him dog like he was a child.
Thank you Trevor and have a great day.
Almost forgot, I did set up a gofundme account. Here is the link: https://www.gofundme.com/30s7j40
Im so sorry for the familys loss, infact he was leaving my house Thanksgiving afternoon when this tragic accident happened. He was one of my fathers best friends. Joe and his dog chica will be missed. If you wold like to contact me, my phone # is 951 476 9360 my name is Tim.