Woman who ran red light killed in Perris crash with big-rig
PERRIS, Calif. — A woman who reportedly ran a red light in a Perris industrial area and plowed into the passenger side of a tractor-trailer combo was killed early this morning, Saturday, Dec. 12.
The deadly crash, which was captured on the truck driver’s dash-camera, happened at the intersection of Indian Avenue and Markham Street and forced the hours-long closure of the intersection.
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Deputies from the Perris Sheriff’s Station, along with Cal Fire-Riverside and AMR, were dispatched to the scene around 2:40 a.m., after receiving reports of a major injury traffic collision involving a big-rig and passenger vehicle, Riverside Sheriff’s Sergeant Sergeant Hibbler has since reported.
Deputies arrived within minutes and found a collision involving a silver 2007 Lexus and red 2013 Kenworth and trailer, with vehicle parts and debris spread across the entire intersection and roadway.
A woman who reportedly ran a red light in Perris was killed when she struck a big-rig that was passing through the intersection with a green light. OC Hawk photos
The Lexus sustained major front-end damage with airbags deployed, while the Kenworth sustained significant passenger side damage. Neither vehicle were left drivable and both were later towed from the scene. A second tractor was called in to remove the damaged rig’s trailer.
“Tragically, the driver of the Lexus suffered major injuries and succumbed to her injuries at the scene,” officials said.
The victim’s name has not been released pending positive identification and notification of her family.
The big rig driver was uninjured in the collision. He was questioned at the scene and later released.
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Due to the circumstances, members of the Perris Station’s Traffic Reconstruction Team responded to the location and assumed the investigation.
Based on their subsequent investigation, deputies determined the woman killed in the collision had been traveling westbound on Markham Street when she ran a red light and smashed into the tractor-trailer combo, which had been heading northbound on Indian Avenue through the intersection.
While investigating the cause of the crash and clearing a large debris field caused by the collision, deputies called for the temporary closure of the intersection; which has since been reopened.
A deputy surveys the damage caused to a Kenworth big-rig after the driver of a Lexus ran a red light and crashed into the tractor-trailer combo. OC Hawk photo
“It is unknown if alcohol or drugs were a factor in this collision,” Hibbler said; adding, “The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone who may have witnessed this collision and has not been interviewed is encouraged to call Deputy Cail at the Perris Sheriff’s Station at (951) 210-1068. Callers can refer to incident file number PE203470010 and can remain anonymous.
This is a developing story that will be updated as new information becomes available.
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Trevor Montgomery, 49, moved in 2017 to the Intermountain area of Shasta County from Riverside County and runs Riverside County News Source and Shasta County News Source. Additionally, he writes or has written for several other news organizations; including Riverside County based newspapers, Valley News, (the now defunct) Valley Chronicle, Anza Valley Outlook, and Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle; as well as Bonsall/Fallbrook Village News in San Diego County and Mountain Echo in Shasta 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, breaking his back, and suffering both spinal cord and brain injuries in an off-duty accident. (Click here to see segment of Discovery Channel documentary of Trevor’s 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 30 years and was a foster parent to more than 60 children over 13 years. He is now an adoptive parent and his “fluid family” includes 13 children and 18 grandchildren.
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Is there somewhere the trucks dash cam footage of the accident can be seen?
Not likely Rebecca. The footage from the camera’s sim card was taken as evidence.
-TM