Hemet, CA.- On Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at approximately 06:55 AM, the Hemet Police Communications Center received several 911 calls regarding two pedestrians that were riding a scooter being struck by a vehicle, in the area of Palm and Commonwealth Avenue, in the City of Hemet. Several witnesses advised that the vehicle involved in the collision had fled the location and were able to provide a vehicle description and direction of travel. Officers arrived on scene and located two unresponsive pedestrians down in the roadway. Officers immediately began rendering aid until they were relieved by medical personnel. Both pedestrians were later transported to a local hospital, where one of them was pronounced deceased. The driver of the vehicle involved later returned to the scene and was ultimately taken into custody by Police Officers.
Based on these circumstances, the Hemet Police Department Traffic Bureau responded to the scene of the collision and assumed the investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed that the two pedestrians were riding an Electric Scooter on Palm Ave. when they were struck by a vehicle that was also traveling on Palm Avenue. This investigation is currently ongoing, and impaired driving appears to be a factor in this collision. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending family notification. Palm Avenue was closed from Eaton to Commonwealth for several hours.
If you witnessed this collision or have any helpful information for Traffic Investigators, you are urged to contact Officer Jake Dominiguez at (951)765-2400.