Carol Omo Aba dies in fatal Riverside County car crash
Fatal Riverside County car crash death of Carol Omo Aba – Obituary
Carol Omo Aba, a 30-year-old woman from Perris, lost her life after being hit by a vehicle while walking on the 215 Freeway in Riverside County on the night of May 29.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the fatal incident occurred around 9:35 p.m. in the southbound lanes of the freeway near Placentia Avenue in Perris. Preliminary findings indicate that Aba was on foot on the freeway when she was struck by a Ford F-150, which had just entered from the on-ramp.
The driver of the Ford failed to stop or provide aid and fled the scene, CHP said. Paramedics later arrived and pronounced Aba dead at the location.
Thanks to tips from the public, CHP officers were able to locate the suspected driver at a home in Menifee. The suspect, a 41-year-old resident of Menifee whose name has not been publicly released, was taken into custody on charges including DUI, felony hit-and-run, vehicular manslaughter, and driving with a suspended or revoked license.
Riverside Area Commander Captain Steve Branconier credited the community and partner agencies for helping bring the suspect to justice. Authorities are continuing their investigation and have asked anyone with additional information to contact CHP’s Accident Investigation Unit at 951-324-7210.
