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News Releases

Bicyclist Killed in Traffic Collision 

Bicyclist Killed in Traffic Collision 

Hemet, California – On Saturday, January 13th, 2024, at approximately 6:30 PM officers from the Hemet Police Department responded to a traffic collision on San Jacinto Street near the intersection of El Nita Lane, in the City of Hemet. Upon arrival, first responders located a bicyclist trapped under a vehicle.  Life-saving measures were attempted but tragically, the bicyclist succumbed to his injuries after being transported to a nearby hospital.  The adult male’s identity is being withheld pending notification to his family.   Hemet Police Traffic Investigators responded and assumed the investigation. 

Bicyclist Killed in Traffic Collision 

Deceased Male Located in Park

Hemet, Calif. — On Thursday, December 28, 2023, at approximately 11:31 a.m., the Hemet Public Safety Communications Center received a call reference an unresponsive male at Gibbel Park located at 2500 West Florida Avenue. Hemet Fire Department personnel arrived on scene and pronounced the elderly male deceased.  Hemet Police Officers assumed the investigation and notified The Riverside County Coroner’s Office.  The preliminary investigation does not indicate the death is suspicious in nature.

Bicyclist Killed in Traffic Collision 

HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION

On Friday, November 17, 2023, at approximately 9:42 pm, the Hemet Police Department received a call of gunshots heard in the 800 block of South Palm Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene, they found an adult male victim suffering from several gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to his injuries.

Bicyclist Killed in Traffic Collision

On Friday August 8th, 2025 at approximately 06:08 pm, Hemet Police Communications Center received a 911 call, regarding a bicyclist being struck by a vehicle, in the area of Lincoln Avenue and Soboba Street, in the City of Hemet. Officers arrived on scene and located the involved parties. The bicyclist involved was actively being treated by medical personnel and immediately transported to a local hospital with what appeared to be moderate injuries. The driver involved in this collision also remained on scene and was cooperative with the investigation. 

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT is almost here

The Hemet Police Department is rolling out the welcome mat and inviting the entire community to join us for National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. behind the Hemet Public library at 200 N. Harvard Street, Hemet CA 92543.
National Night Out is a nationwide campaign designed to promote strong community partnerships, build neighborhood camaraderie, and foster positive relationships between law enforcement and the public. This family-friendly evening will feature demonstrations, activities, and opportunities for residents to connect directly with their police department and first responders.