Corona, California (February 8, 2020) – An Eastvale woman was killed in an alleged hit-and-run motorcycle accident that happened on Wednesday night in Corona.
The fatal motorcycle accident occurred in the area of River Road and Kalus Avenue about 7:40 p.m. February 5, according to a report by the California Highway Patrol.
48-year-old Brenda Richardson was riding her motorcycle on River Road when she was hit by an eastbound 2006 Lexus that made a turn in front of her.
As per the CHP report, the Lexus was making a turn when the collision occurred.
The impact of the collision ejected Richardson, an Eastvale resident, from her motorcycle.
Richardson was seriously injured in the accident and was taken to an area hospital for treatment.
Sadly, she succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment.
The motorist fled the scene after the accident, but the Lexus was later located on Friday afternoon in the 900 block of Rebecca Way.
The driver, 85-year-old Tashiro Isa of Corona, was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and vehicular manslaughter.
The authorities are calling upon anyone with information about the accident to get in touch with Officer Gardner at 951-817-5784.