Jelani Williams Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Fir Avenue and Cognac Lane [Moreno Valley, CA]

Pedestrian Dead in Moreno Valley Accident on Fir Avenue

 
MORENO VALLEY, CA (June 22, 2020) – Early Sunday morning, 28-year-old Jelani Williams died in a hit-and-run crash on Fir Avenue.
 
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department said that the crash occurred at around 2:00 a.m. Moreover, the incident happened on Fir Avenue and Cognac Lane.
 
Upon the deputies’ arrival, they located Jelani Williams, of Moreno Valley, down in the road. Sgt. Nathan Kaas said that Williams sustained serious injuries.
 
Thus, responders took him to Riverside University Health System Medical Center. Unfortunately, he later succumbed to his injuries.

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family and friends of the victim of Jelani Williams.

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Fatal Pedestrian Accidents in California

 
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