Hemet, CA.- On Saturday June 28th, 2025 at approximately 1736 hours, Hemet Police Communications Center received several 911 calls regarding a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle, in the area of Domenigoni Pkwy and State Street, in the City of Hemet. Officers arrived on scene and located a deceased male down in the roadway. Several bystanders 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 conducting an area check located the vehicle and attempted to conduct an enforcement stop. The driver of this vehicle refused to yield and led Officers on a brief pursuit which lasted approximately 3 minutes. The driver was ultimately taken into custody by the Officers on scene and later booked into Riverside County Jail.
The Hemet Police Department Traffic Bureau responded to the scene of the collision and assumed the investigation. The preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was riding a bicycle on Domenigoni Pwky when he was struck by a vehicle in the east bound lane. This investigation is currently ongoing and Driving under the influence does appear to be a factor in this collision. The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending family notification. Domenigoni Pkwy was closed from State Street to Searl Pkwy from approximately 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm.
If you witnessed this collision or have any helpful information for Traffic Investigators, you are urged to contact Corporal Christian Coley at (951)765-2400.