DATE/TIME: AUGUST 21, 2021 8:18 PM
INCIDENT: FATAL HIT AND RUN TRAFFIC COLLISION
LOCATION: FOURTH ST/MILLIKEN AVE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA
SUSPECT(S): UNKNOWN
VICTIM(S): RICK PORIETIS, 57-YEAR-OLD RESIDENT OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
UPDATE: September 15, 2021: Through further investigation, investigators have obtained information on two persons of interest, as well as a vehicle of interest. Investigators are seeking information on the individuals and vehicle in the accompanying photographs.
Anyone with information is urged to contact MAIT Investigator, Deputy M. Magdaleno at the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department, (909) 477-2800.
SUMMARY: On Saturday, August 21, 2021, at approximately 8:18 p.m., deputies of the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department were dispatched to a report of a hit and run traffic collision involving a pedestrian.
When deputies arrived at the collision, CHP was on scene and Fire personnel were rendering aid to the victim. The victim was transported by ground ambulance to a local trauma center for care, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Based on preliminary investigation and interviews, the suspect vehicle is described as a dark colored, older model Nissan Sentra, with a spoiler. The suspect vehicle was traveling westbound on Fourth Street when it struck the victim, who was crossing Fourth Street from south to north. The victim was not crossing the street in a crosswalk.
This is an ongoing investigation by the Rancho Cucamonga Police Department's Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT). MAIT investigators are asking for the public's help. If you have information about this collision, please call the Rancho Cucamonga Station at 909-477-2800, Sheriff's Dispatch at 909-941-1488 or remain anonymous by calling We Tip at 800-78-Crime.
Refer: Deputy Magdaleno
Station: Rancho Cucamonga
Phone No. 909-477-2800
Case No. 112109349
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
