Hemet, known for its retirement communities and proximity to Diamond Valley Lake, frequently experiences traffic incidents along CA-74. These accidents impact both local travel and access to outdoor attractions in the area.
Hemet is one of two cities in Riverside County, California forming the San Jacinto Valley, with the other city being San Jacinto. Originally inhabited by the Cahuilla tribe of Native Americans, Hemet was cattle ranching country in the early 19th century, and later became a trading center for the agricultural farmers in the Valley who produced olives, walnuts, apricots, peaches and citrus fruit. Hemet incorporated in 1910 and experienced a growth spurt that outpaced its infrastructure. The 1960s saw an increase in residential housing development, and the area became home to many new residents who worked in nearby Riverside and San Bernardino but enjoyed the rural-feel of Hemet as the place to live and raise their families. By 2014, Hemet was home to approximately 83,000 residents.
The deadly accident occurred around 5:36 p.m. on June 28, in the area of Domenigoni Parkway and State Street. Hemet, CA – A bicyclist who was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Hemet Saturday evening has been identified, according to the police. The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner identified the victim as
The deadly accident occurred around 5:36 p.m. on June 28, in the area of Domenigoni Parkway and State Street. Hemet, CA – A bicyclist was killed Saturday evening in a hit-and-run accident in Hemet, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. The deadly accident occurred around 5:36 p.m. on June
The deadly collision happened at about 9:02 p.m. on June 22 on S. State Street, just south of Chambers Street. Hemet, CA – The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner has released the names of two people who died after two vehicles collided on S. State Street in Hemet Sunday night. The Coroner
The deadly collision happened at about 9:02 p.m. on June 22 on S. State Street, just south of Chambers Street. Hemet, CA – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly two-vehicle traffic collision that left two people dead in Hemet Sunday Night. The deadly collision happened at about
The deadly collision happened at about 11:15 p.m. on June 14, 2025, at the intersection of Yale Street and Acacia Avenue. Hemet, CA – The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner has released the identity of a motorcyclist who died after colliding with a truck at the intersection of Yale Street and Acacia Avenue
The deadly collision happened at about 11:15 p.m. on June 14, 2025, at the intersection of Yale Street and Acacia Avenue. Hemet, CA – A motorcycle rider was killed in a two-vehicle traffic collision at an intersection in East Hemet late Saturday night, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
At least one person was injured in the accident and was hospitalized in unknown condition Hemet, CA. – At least one person was injured in a Friday morning car accident in Hemet. According to a California Highway Patrol report, the accident occurred around 8:20 a.m. in the area of Acacia
Walter Salman was pronounced dead at the scene at about 2:19 p.m. Winchester, CA – The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has identified the motorcyclist who was killed after colliding with farm tractor at an intersection in Winchester on Thursday afternoon. The Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 67-year-old Walter Salman
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred just after 7 a.m. on Standford Street near Johnson Avenue. Hemet, CA – The elderly woman who was hit and killed by a vehicle Wednesday morning in East Hemet has been identified. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as
According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred just after 7 a.m. on Standford Street near Johnson Avenue. Hemet, CA. – An 81-year-old woman died when she was hit by a vehicle Wednesday morning in Hemet, authorities reported. According to the California Highway Patrol, the incident occurred just after
According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, the wreck occurred at around 4:24 p.m. at the intersection of State Street and Quandt Ranch Road. San Jacinto, CA – The Riverside County Coroner’s Office has identified a motorist killed in a Monday afternoon crash on State Street in San Jacinto as