Jose Francisco Pinela Killed in Pedestrian Collision on Avenue 44 [Indio, CA]

65-Year-Old Indio Man Identified as Pedestrian Crash Victim near Apache Street

 
INDIO, CA (July 1, 2018) – A man was killed early Sunday morning after he was struck by a vehicle near Apache Street. The Riverside County Sheriff Coroner’s office later identified the victim as 65-year-old Jose Francisco Pinela, of Indio.
 
According to the Indio Police Department, the collision took place at 3:42 AM. Pinela was crossing Avenue 44 when he was struck by a vehicle.
 
The injured pedestrian was rushed to Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs, where succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at 4:37 AM.
 
Authorities confirmed that the driver remained at the scene and was cooperative. The driver claimed that he failed to see Pinela crossing in the roadway. A full investigation is ongoing to determine liability and whether or not any criminal charges should be filed. Anyone who has information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Indio Police Department at (760) 391-4051.
 
No additional information has been released to the public at this time.

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Sweet Law offers our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Jose Francisco Pinela. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this trying time. May he rest in peace.

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