Jamie Dodge Killed after Hit-and-Run on Highway 111 [Palm Desert, CA]
Christian Ruvalcaba Arrested after Pedestrian Crash Near Deep Canyon Drive
PALM DESERT, CA (April 13, 2023) – Monday night, a hit-and-run pedestrian crash claimed the life of Jamie Dodge on Highway 111.
The incident happened at around 9:30 p.m. on Highway 111, near Deep Canyon Drive.
According to reports, Christian Ruvalcaba, in a Honda CRV, struck Dodge, who was walking in the area. The collision left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Ruvalcaba then fled the scene without rendering aid to the victim.
Emergency crews arrived shortly after and found Dodge suffering from serious injuries. Medics transported him to Desert Regional Medical Center for treatment. There, officials pronounced 34-year-old Jamie Dodge of Palm Desert dead, due to the extent of his injuries.
Following the collision, police arrested 21-year-old Christian Ruvalcaba of Palm Desert in connection with the hit-and-run. They booked him into John J. Benoit Detention Center in Indio for multiple charges.
Anyone with additional information about the fatal hit-and-run to contact the Palm Desert sheriff’s station at 760-836-1600 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 800-782-7463.
The team at Sweet James sends our sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jamie Dodge. Our thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.
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