Unidentified Female Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Fatal Collision near Roberta Street

RIVERSIDE, CA (May 29, 2024) – Late Saturday night, one woman was fatally struck in a hit-and-run pedestrian crash on Kansas Avenue. 

Police officers responded to the scene around 11:20 p.m., near Roberta Street after receiving multiple dispatch calls in the area.

Investigators say the driver of an unidentified vehicle was heading south on Kansas Avenue and struck a female pedestrian at the intersection.

Upon impact, the driver fled the scene without rendering aid or contacting authorities.

Despite life-saving efforts, first responders pronounced the female pedestrian dead the scene. 

The Riverside County Coroner’s Office will release the identity of the deceased woman once available. At this time, the Riverside Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team is leading the investigation. 

Riverside Officials are asking those who witnessed the fatal pedestrian crash on Kansas Avenue to contact their offices as soon as possible.

Our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of the deceased woman during this devastating time.

If you have lost someone in a pedestrian accident, you do not have to face the aftermath alone. Our personal injury and wrongful death attorneys understand that the legal issues impose challenges to those involved. Let us help you through the legal process so that you can focus on the welfare of your family. Call us today at 1-844-363-7713 to arrange a free and confidential case evaluation.