Eastvale – On February 28th 2018, Eastvale deputies responded to a medical aid call at Harada Heritage Park at approximately 11:54 am. The first responders were the Cal Fire personnel; they arrived at the scene and reportedly discovered a 74 year old Eastvale resident deceased in presumably his own vehicle. Deputies say the vehicle was at rest in the designated parking lot of Harada Park. A 911 caller told emergency dispatchers they had spotted an elderly man sitting unresponsive inside a vehicle. Upon discovery detectives response to the scene was to immediately begin by initiating an official death investigation.
The park, which is located at 13099 65th Street, is the largest Eastvale-area Park. It features amenities such as a large skate park, basketball courts and sports fields, playground and picnic areas, a concession stand and dog park. The park also features parking lots on three of its four sides.
The investigation is currently an ongoing process, and while police were contacted in an attempt to get a statement regarding this occurrence, there is no further information available at this time, as the investigation progresses. “However, residents are encouraged to contact Detective Peters at the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station at (951) 955-2600.” “Callers can refer to incident file number EV180590042 and can remain anonymous.Citizens may also submit a tip using the Sheriff’s www.riversidesheriff.org/crimetips website using the online form.” ~Jururpa Valley PD