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San Bernardino County

# Coroner Case #700907290—On 11/02/2009 at approximately 11:25 PM, San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a 911 call for a male laying on the side of the road in the 8100 block of Palomar Ave in Yucca Valley.  Douglas Justin James Willison, a 56 year old resident of Yucca Valley had been riding his bicycle and was rear-ended by a pick-up truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics at 11:33 PM. The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department is investigating the collision. [110309 0940 SY]

# Coroner case #700907278– On Monday, 11/02/2009 at approximately 12:00 PM, sixty year old Celebrada Lomato-Sexton was found shot to death in a cabin at Camp Cedar Falls Campground in Angeles Oaks. Paramedics arrived on scene and pronounced Lomato-Sexton dead at 1222 hours. Lomato-Sexton was a resident/employee at the campground. The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Homicide Detail is investigating. [110209 2136 GB]

# Coroner case #700907236 — On 11-01-09, at 1:42 AM a 47 year-old male from Mira Loma was walking northbound in the southbound #2 lane of Interstate 215 just south of the Devore overpass in Devore. The pedestrain was struck by a 2005 Ford Explorer. The driver of the Explorer stopped and called 911. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at 2:00 AM. When family of the decedent is contacted and notified his name will be released to the public. [110109 0600 TC]Name released: Robin John Morgon [110209 0903 SY]Correction: Robin Morgon was a resident of Pollack Pines, CA[110309 1050 SY]

# Coroner Case #700907241– On 11/01/2009, at 12:33 AM, San Bernardino County Sheriff Department deputies responded to a residence located in the 35000 block of Ave C, in the city of Yucaipa for a report of an assault. Bianca Becerra, a 16 year old resident of Yucaipa, was found with trauma to the body. Becerra was transported to Loma Linda Medical Center where she later died at 4:00 AM from her injuries. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the cause of death. San Bernardino County Sheriff Department, Homicide Division, is investigating the incident. [110109 0600 TC]

# Coroner Case # 700907207 / 700907208- On 10/30/2009, at approximately 9:14 AM, the Fontana Police Department responded to a “shots fired” call in the 7400 Block of Almeria Ave., in Fontana. When they arrived, Robert Ramirez, a 36 year-old resident of Fontana, was located along with a 37 year old unidentified male, both sustained upper body trauma. Paramedics pronounced both men dead at the scene. The name of the unidentified male will be released pending identification and notification to the next of kin. The Fontana Police Department is investigating and autopsies will be performed to determine the exact cause of death. Anyone with information regarding this shooting is encouraged to contact the Fontana Police Department at 909-350-7700. [103109 0200 TC]–Second name released on 10-31-09 at 3:00 PM– Lucio Chavez Jimenez , age: 37 year, from Moreno Valley

# Coroner case 700907199 VN: On Friday, October 30, 2009, at 8:16 AM, a multiple vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Hook Blvd. and El Evado Rd., in Victorville. Cyndy Diaz Villalobos, a 19 year old resident of Victorville, had been driving her younger brother to school when her vehicle was broadsided in the intersection. She was flown by Mercy Air Ambulance to Loma Linda University Medical Center. She was rushed to the operating room, where she died at 10:51 AM during emergency surgery. Cyndy’s brother was taken to a local hospital and subsequently released. The San Bernardino County Sheriff Department is investigating the collision. [10/30/09 1414 VN]

# Coroner Case #700907188—On 10/30/2009 at 2:48 AM, California Highway Patrol officers responded to a 911 call for a traffic collision. A 2003 Honda Accord driven by a 25 year old male Fontana resident was eastbound on Arrow Rte, in Fontana. The Honda rear-ended a semi truck and trailer approximately 240 feet east of the intersection of Arrow Rte and Robinia Street. The driver of the Honda was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics at 3:07 AM. The California Highway Patrol is investigating the collision. The name of the driver will be released pending notification of next of kin. [103009 0806 SY] DATE CORRECTED from 10/29 to 10/30/09 [103009 0821 SY]Name released: Richard Michael Urbina a 25 year old resident of Fontana[110209 0857 SY]

Riverside County

Update:      11-05-09 Name Released
Coroner’s File Number:     2009-08176     Sex of Deceased:     Male
* Name of Deceased:     Albert Thomas     Age of Deceased:     56 Years
City of Residence:     Moreno Valley     Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):     Yes
Agency Investigating:     Moreno Valley Police Department/Central Homicide Unit     Investigation Number:     MV093080095
Date of Death:     Found: 11/04/2009     Time of Death:     1001 hrs
Date of Injury:     Pending investigation     Time of Injury:     Pending investigation
Location of Death:     Dirt field near Edgemont St., & Eucalyptus Ave., Moreno Valley
Location of Injury:     Pending investigation
Comments:     Victim of a homicide.

Coroner’s File Number:     2009-08090     Sex of Deceased:     Male
Name of Deceased:     David Flores Barraza, Jr.     Age of Deceased:     49 Years
City of Residence:     Riverside     Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):     Yes
Agency Investigating:     California Highway Patrol-San Diego     Investigation Number:
Date of Death:     11/01/2009     Time of Death:     1524 hours
Date of Injury:     11/01/2009     Time of Injury:     1440 hours
Location of Death:     High school football field, 32555 Deer Hollow Way, Temecula
Location of Injury:     Southbound Pala Temecula Road., approx 1 mile south of Rancho Heights Rd., Pala
Comments:     Helmeted operator of motorcycle that collided with sedan. Transported to school football field to be airlifted to hospital. Death pronounced prior to transport.

Coroner’s File Number:     2009-08069     Sex of Deceased:     Male
Name of Deceased:     WILEY, Walter     Age of Deceased:     72 Years
City of Residence:     Temecula, CA     Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):     Yes
Agency Investigating:     RSO – Temecula PD     Investigation Number:     TE093040144
Date of Death:     10/31/2009     Time of Death:     2150 hours
Date of Injury:     10/31/2009     Time of Injury:     1816 hours
Location of Death:     Inland Valley Medical Center
Location of Injury:     Roadway: Intersection of Pechanga Parkway and Muirfield Dr. Temecula, CA
Comments:     Pedestrian struck by a sedan. For additional information refer to RSO – Southwest Station (Temecula PD).

Coroner’s File Number:     2009-08062     Sex of Deceased:     Male
Name of Deceased:     YOUNG, Michael     Age of Deceased:     54 Years
City of Residence:     Yucaipa, CA     Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):     Yes
Agency Investigating:     CHP – Indio     Investigation Number:
Date of Death:     10/31/2009     Time of Death:     1636 hours
Date of Injury:     10/31/2009     Time of Injury:     1520 hours
Location of Death:     Cherry Valley Ave. just east of Live Oak Ave. Beaumont, CA
Location of Injury:     Same as death
Comments:     Driver of an off-road vehicle that collided with a sedan. For additional information refer to the California Highway Patrol

Coroner’s File Number:     2009-08047     Sex of Deceased:     Female
Name of Deceased:     Withheld Pending Notification to Next of Kin     Age of Deceased:     38 Years
City of Residence:     Poway, CA     Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):     No
Agency Investigating:     CHP – Temecula     Investigation Number:
Date of Death:     10/31/2009     Time of Death:     0444 hours
Date of Injury:     10/30/2009     Time of Injury:     2330 hours
Location of Death:     Inland Valley Medical Center, Wildomar
Location of Injury:     Southbound I-215, just south of Newport Road, Menifee
Comments:     Pedestrian struck by auto.

Coroner’s File Number:     2009-08045     Sex of Deceased:     Female
Name of Deceased:     Withheld Pending Notification of Next of Kin     Age of Deceased:     47 Years
City of Residence:     Hemet, CA     Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):     No
Agency Investigating:     Hemet Police Department     Investigation Number:     09-900-660
Date of Death:     10/31/2009     Time of Death:     0056 hours
Date of Injury:     10/30/2009     Time of Injury:     Unknown time
Location of Death:     Business Driveway, 1455 W. Acacia Avenue, Hemet
Location of Injury:     Same as Death
Comments:     Pedestrian struck by truck.

Coroner’s File Number:     2009-08041     Sex of Deceased:     Male
Name of Deceased:     Withheld Pending Notification to Next of Kin     Age of Deceased:     31 Years
City of Residence:     Riverside, CA     Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):     No
Agency Investigating:     Riverside Sheriff – Central Homicide Unit     Investigation Number:
Date of Death:     10/31/2009     Time of Death:     0041 hours
Date of Injury:     10/31/2009     Time of Injury:     0008 hours
Location of Death:     Riverside Community Hospital
Location of Injury:     Intersection of Mission Blvd. and Campbell Street, Riverside
Comments:     Victim of homicide. Refer to CHU for further information.
* Update:     Identification

Coroner’s File Number:     2009-08040     Sex of Deceased:     Male
* Name of Deceased:     Jesus Manuel Martinez     Age of Deceased:     58 Years
City of Residence:     Pending     * Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):     Yes
Agency Investigating:     CHP – Riverside     Investigation Number:
Date of Death:     10/30/2009     Time of Death:     2310 hours
Date of Injury:     10/30/2009     Time of Injury:     2245 hours
Location of Death:     Roadway, Northbound I-215, 2110 feet north of Nuevo Road, Perris
Location of Injury:     Same as Death
Comments:     Pedestrian struck by SUV

Coroner’s File Number:     2009-08030     Sex of Deceased:     Male
Name of Deceased:     Victor Peralta Sanchez     Age of Deceased:     29 Years
City of Residence:     Riverside     Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):     Yes
Agency Investigating:     Riverside Police Department     Investigation Number:
Date of Death:     10/30/09     Time of Death:     1616 hours
Date of Injury:     10/30/09     Time of Injury:     Unknown time
Location of Death:     Riverside Community Hospital
Location of Injury:     Pending Investigation
Comments:     Victim of Homicide. Refer to the Riverside Police Department for further information.
* Update/Final:     11-02-09 Name Released

Coroner’s File Number:     2009-07999     Sex of Deceased:     Male
* Name of Deceased:     Seyed M. Sajasi     Age of Deceased:     53 Years
City of Residence:     PALM DESERT, CA 92260     Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):     Yes
Agency Investigating:     CATHEDRAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT     Investigation Number:     0910C-7253
Date of Death:     10/29/2009     Time of Death:     1036 HOURS
Date of Injury:     10/29/2009     Time of Injury:     1029 HOURS
Location of Death:     A BUSINESS: 68530 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
Location of Injury:     A BUSINESS: 68530 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
Comments:     VICTIM OF A SUICIDE. REFER TO CATHEDRAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATON.
* Update/Final:     11-02-09 Name Released

Coroner’s File Number:     2009-07998     Sex of Deceased:     Male
* Name of Deceased:     Joe N. Khachigian     Age of Deceased:     49 Years
City of Residence:     NORTHRIDGE, CA 91326     Next of Kin Notified (Y/N):     Yes
Agency Investigating:     CATHEDRAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT     Investigation Number:     0910C-7253
Date of Death:     10/29/2009     Time of Death:     1036 HOURS
Date of Injury:     10/29/2009     Time of Injury:     1029 HOURS
Location of Death:     A BUSINESS: 68530 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
Location of Injury:     A BUSINESS: 68530 E. PALM CANYON DRIVE CATHEDRAL CITY, CA 92234
Comments:     VICTIM OF A HOMICIDE. REFER TO CATHEDRAL CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION.