Menifee, CA – Update: Ricardo Murillo Killed in Accident on Highway 74 and Menifee Road
Menifee, CA – (December 6, 2018) – Police have identified the 22-year-old man killed in a hit-and-run accident in Menifee last month. The incident took place on November 12th on Highway 74 and Menifee Road.
According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, 19-year-old Alan Guzman and 29-year-old Mario Ortega were riding a Toyota Tacoma west on Highway 74 when they collided with a Lexus sedan heading north on Menifee Road. The force of the impact caused both vehicles to roll over, fatally injuring the 22-year-old Lexus driver, Ricardo Murillo Sandoval. Police and firefighters immediately rushed to the crash site to render aid to the injured victims. Sandoval’s pregnant wife, a 23-year-old woman, was transported to a local hospital with moderate injuries. Two girls, ages 15 and 17, were also taken to a hospital to be treated. Meanwhile, Guzman and Ortega fled the crash site and left the two juvenile occupants in the truck. Police have reason to believe, Guzman reportedly fled to Mexico while Ortega may have fled north towards Central Valley. Anyone with information on the suspects’ whereabouts can contact the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department at 951-210-1046.
As of now, this tragic accident is under investigation.
Our prayers are with the loved ones of Ricardo Murillo. We cannot begin to understand how shocked and devastated they are while grieving the loss of their loved one. We wish them courage and strength as they get through these trying times.
Multi-Vehicle Accidents in California
In California, a hit-and-run is a serious offense and is defined as an accident where the driver leaves the scene without stopping to identify themselves to the other driver or the police. Drivers are also expected to provide reasonable assistance to anyone who might require medical attention, such as calling 911. In this case, the driver fled the scene and is currently evading authorities.
If your loved one has been killed in a preventable traffic accident that was caused by a third party, it is highly recommended you contact a wrongful death attorney. You’ve already been through enough. Call the Brady Law Group today at (866) 211-2562  to speak with one of our skilled litigators that will fight to ensure justice is served and you are compensated in full for your losses.
 Note: Outside sources were used in the creation of this post including news bulletins and first-hand accounts of the accident and injuries involved. As a result, the details of the accident presented have not been independently verified by our own writing staff. If you have identified any false information in the story, please inform us immediately, and we will adjust the posting to reflect the most accurate content available.
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
