A tragic turn of events unfolded yesterday in Perris, as deputies responded to a severe single-vehicle accident on Goetz Road. According to Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, the collision was reported at 5:51 p.m. with the driver found unresponsive and subsequently pronounced dead at the scene. The crash investigation, taken over by the Perris Station Reconstruction Team, is currently in progress with no clear indicators if impairment was a factor.
The initial investigation into the Perris mishap indicates that the vehicle was headed southbound from Mapes Road, attempting to dodge stopped traffic. It then veered across the opposing lane and descended an embankment, rolling over before coming to a halt. The authorities have yet to confirm whether drugs or alcohol played a role in this unfortunate incident.
As procedure dictates, the identity of the deceased remains withheld until family members are informed. The accident necessitated a temporary roadblock on Goetz Road, between Mapes Road and Fieldstone Drive, to facilitate the collection of evidence. Officials are reaching out to the community, urging any potential witnesses with information to contact Deputy Joseph Puente at the Perris Sheriff’s Station or the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office at the provided numbers…