Advisory
Date / Time: January 26, 2023 / 9:06 p.m.
Suspect Vehicle: Dark Colored 4-door Sedan
On Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 9:06 p.m. officers were dispatched to the area of 100 East Randall Avenue after the Rialto Police Department Communications Center received the report of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Officers arrived on scene at 9:10 p.m. and discovered the female pedestrian, Yolanda Vargas, lying in the street suffering from significant injuries. Rialto Fire Department paramedics arrived minutes later and administered life-saving measures to Vargas before transporting her to a local trauma center where she unfortunately succumbed to her injuries.
The Rialto Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded and conducted a preliminary investigation. Initial information indicates Vargas parked her vehicle along the north curb of Randall Avenue and walked south into the roadway. The suspect vehicle, which appeared to be a dark colored 4-door sedan, was driving eastbound on Randall Avenue when it struck Vargas and fled the scene. Officers are continuing the investigation, collecting video surveillance from several residences and businesses in the area as well as interviewing witnesses. At this time, there is no information indicating that alcohol or excessive speed were factors in this collision.
The Rialto Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance with identifying the potential suspect and requests that anyone who may have information about this incident contact Traffic Sergeant Dan Smith at (909) 644-6025. Witnesses can also anonymously report information through WeTip at (800) 782-7463, reference case #932301007.
Cpl. Nic Parcher
Rialto Police Department
(909) 771-9016
[email protected]
Fatal Hit & Run Traffic Collision
PRESS RELEASE
Release Date: January 27, 2023 / 3:50 p.m.
Incident: Fatal Hit & Run Traffic Collision
Date / Time: January 26, 2023 / 9:06 p.m.
Location: 100 Block of East Randall Avenue, Rialto, CA 92376
Victim (Deceased): Yolanda Vargas, 62-Year-Old Resident of Rialto
Suspect Vehicle: Dark Colored 4-door SedanOn Thursday, January 26, 2023, at 9:06 p.m. officers were dispatched to the area of 100 East Randall Avenue after the Rialto Police Department Communications Center received the report of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Officers arrived on scene at 9:10 p.m. and discovered the female pedestrian, Yolanda Vargas, lying in the street suffering from significant injuries. Rialto Fire Department paramedics arrived minutes later and administered life-saving measures to Vargas before transporting her to a local trauma center where she unfortunately succumbed to her injuries.
The Rialto Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded and conducted a preliminary investigation. Initial information indicates Vargas parked her vehicle along the north curb of Randall Avenue and walked south into the roadway. The suspect vehicle, which appeared to be a dark colored 4-door sedan, was driving eastbound on Randall Avenue when it struck Vargas and fled the scene. Officers are continuing the investigation, collecting video surveillance from several residences and businesses in the area as well as interviewing witnesses. At this time, there is no information indicating that alcohol or excessive speed were factors in this collision.
The Rialto Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance with identifying the potential suspect and requests that anyone who may have information about this incident contact Traffic Sergeant Dan Smith at (909) 644-6025. Witnesses can also anonymously report information through WeTip at (800) 782-7463, reference case #932301007.
Cpl. Nic Parcher
Rialto Police Department
(909) 771-9016
[email protected]
Address/Location
Rialto Police Department
128 N Willow Ave
Rialto, CA 92376
Contact
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