Full Notification

DATE/TIME: Sometime between 4/24/2016 8:00 p.m. and 4/25/2016 8:00 a.m.

INCIDENT: Fatal Hit & Run Traffic Collision

LOCATION: Barton Road east of California Street in Loma Linda

VICTIM: A 51-year-old male Hispanic male from Moreno Valley, CA (Deceased)

On Monday, April 25, 2016, at about 8:00 a.m., deputies from the Sheriff’s Central Station responded to the report of an unconscious male laying in the north shoulder of Barton Road east of California Street, in the city of Loma Linda. Upon arrival, deputies and paramedics from the Loma Linda Fire Department determined the subject was deceased. Evidence located at the scene indicates the victim was struck by a vehicle traveling west on Barton Road. The driver of that vehicle failed to stop and render aid or contact authorities about the incident. Investigators believe the collision occurred sometime between 8:00 p.m., the night before and 8:00 a.m., when the body was discovered. Investigators also believe the driver involved would have known they struck a person and should have stopped.

Members of the Sheriff’s Major Accident Investigation Team were requested to assist with the investigation. At this time, it is not known if alcohol and/or speed were contributing factors. The victim’s name is being withheld pending next of kin notification. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who might have additional information pertinent to the case is encouraged to contact investigators at either of the numbers listed below.

REFER TO: Deputies Rick Buss, John Thorp or Sergeant Phill Dupper Sheriff’s Major Accident Investigation Team
(909) 477-2800 / (909) 477-2817
REPORT #: 151600769



JOHN MCMAHON, SHERIFF-CORONER
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT