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HEMET, Riverside County, Calif., Nov. 2, 2026 — A pedestrian died late Saturday night, October 31, after being struck by a vehicle on Menlo Avenue in Hemet, according to the Hemet Police Department. The driver reportedly fled the scene without stopping.
The crash happened around 11:55 p.m. on Menlo Avenue just west of State Street. Officers arrived first and began life-saving efforts on the pedestrian before Hemet Fire Department and AMR medics reached the scene and took over care. The pedestrian died at the scene a short time later despite those efforts.
Witnesses told officers the vehicle had been traveling at a high rate of speed before hitting the pedestrian and driving away, but police said that account has not yet been independently confirmed. The driver and vehicle remained unidentified as of the latest update.
Menlo Avenue was shut down in both directions between Alessandro Avenue and State Street as investigators worked the scene, and the closure was expected to stay in place for an unknown stretch of time.
Our condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.
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What injuries are most common in pedestrian accidents?
Pedestrians struck by vehicles frequently suffer head trauma, broken bones, internal injuries and spinal damage, since they have no structure around them to absorb the impact.
What are the most common causes of pedestrian accidents?
Driver inattention, failure to yield, speeding and poor visibility at night are common factors, along with drivers leaving the scene before responsibility can be determined.
How does vehicle speed affect pedestrian survival?
Higher vehicle speeds reduce a driver's ability to stop in time and increase the force of impact, which lowers a pedestrian's chance of surviving a crash.
Where do most pedestrian accidents happen?
Many pedestrian crashes occur on roadways away from marked crosswalks or intersections, especially during darker, low-visibility hours.
