Corona, CA- One Dead After Hit-and-Run on the 91 Fwy Near Green River Rd

Corona, CA (May 14, 2019)- A hit-and-run accident on the 91 Freeway near Green River Road left a woman dead on Monday at approximately 2 am.

According to the California Highway Patrol, 33-year-old Riverside resident Desiree Taitano stopped her car on the eastbound shoulder of the freeway in order to calm her pet dogs, which were in a separate vehicle driven by her friend.

As Taitano left her vehicle and approached the second vehicle, a truck struck her. The truck driver then fled the scene.

Emergency medical personnel responded to the crash site and transported Taitano to the hospital, where she passed away.

Officials reported that 48-year-old Corona resident Jose Hidalgo’s abandoned vehicle was located approximately 500 feet from the scene. He was arrested for DUI and felony hit-and-run.

Taitano’s wife, Anja Taitano, noted that Desiree Taitano was known for her work rescuing and caring for stray dogs, and for her generosity to those in need.

Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the California Highway Patrol’s Riverside office by calling 951-637-8000

We would like to offer our sincere condolences to the family of Desiree Taitano.  Our thoughts are with them.

Facts About Hit-and-Run Accidents in California

All people involved in an accident must remain at the scene of the crash and cooperate with officials. This is required whether you were or were not responsible for the crash.

It’s human nature to experience feelings of fury and injustice when someone flees the scene of a hit-and-run crash. In California, however, many hit-and-run drivers are found and arrested. If you’ve lost a loved one or been hurt in a hit-and-run crash in California, you deserve the assistance of an expert wrongful death or personal injury attorney. The Brady Law Group is highly respected across the state of California. We are one of the most assertive and skilled accident attorney groups in the state. Contact us for a free consultation today at 866-478-6483.

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Disclaimer: As a member of the local community, we at Brady Law Group strive to improve the overall safety and quality of life for everyone who lives in our beloved state. We are extremely saddened by these accidents but hope that, through an awareness of these dangers, those in our community will take precautions to avoid these accidents. This is not a solicitation for business, and this information should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. We wish only the best and quickest recovery to all those involved in the accident.