A 42-year-old Kaiser Permanente employee was struck and killed Monday morning when a suspect fleeing Riverside police ran him over directly in front of Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center. The incident began at approximately 11:40 a.m. on July 27, 2026, when officers attempted to pull the suspect over for vehicle code violations near Magnolia Avenue and Park Sierra Drive. The suspect remains at large, and the Riverside Police Department is continuing its investigation.
What Happened
The chase started at around 11:40 a.m., when Riverside Police Department officers attempted to pull the suspect over for vehicle code violations. Initially, the suspect pulled over, but as soon as officers approached, he allegedly sped off. The officers ran back to their patrol car to begin the pursuit, and by the time they caught up to the suspect, he had allegedly struck a man in front of the Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center, near Magnolia Avenue and Park Sierra Drive. The victim, an employee of Kaiser Permanente, was rushed inside the hospital, but eventually succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office identified him as 42-year-old Peter Mullis. The suspect has not yet been located.
Emergency Response and Investigation
Riverside Police Department officers responded to the area of Magnolia Avenue and Park Sierra Drive following the crash. Peter Mullis was transported into Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center — where he worked — and was pronounced dead from his injuries. Kaiser Permanente issued a statement saying: “We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of our employees in a traffic incident near Riverside Medical Center on July 27.” The Riverside Police Department is actively searching for the suspect, who fled following the collision. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Riverside Police Department.
Injuries and Community Impact
Peter Mullis, 42, a Kaiser Permanente employee, was killed in the crash. He was struck directly in front of the medical center where he worked and was pronounced dead after being transported inside. The suspect driver remains at large. The incident has devastated the Kaiser Permanente Riverside community, prompting an immediate outpouring of grief from colleagues and the broader Riverside healthcare community.
Understanding Legal Rights After a Fatal Pursuit Crash
When a fatal crash occurs during a police pursuit, investigators typically examine the actions of those involved and the circumstances leading up to the collision. The incident may also become the subject of criminal and civil legal proceedings. California law provides certain legal remedies that may be available depending on the facts established through the investigation. Information about these types of cases can often be found through California car accident attorney resources and wrongful death law materials.
The Riverside Police Department continues to investigate and is actively searching for the suspect. The findings of that investigation may help clarify the circumstances of the collision and the legal issues arising from the incident.
For more information about California wrongful death and personal injury law, contact Crockett Law Group.
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Source: CBS News
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