David Rivas Jr., 19, killed and Jorge Talavera, 19, critically injured in single-car crash on Overlook Parkway in Riverside, California
Modified Date:
Mon, 07/27/2015 - 3:59pmAccident Date:
Saturday, April 25, 2015
RIVERSIDE: Crash kills Notre Dame High student, critically injures second teen
“It’s devastating,” said Rivas’ mother, Sandra Rivas. “We have four children, and our oldest is gone.”
Crash kills 1 teen, critically injures another in Riverside
Anyone with more information on the crash is asked to call Detective Rick Prince at 951-826-8722.
On Saturday night before 9 p.m., 19-year-old David Rivas Jr. was driving in a car with passenger Jorge Talavera, 19. While going around a large downhill curve, Rivas lost control of the vehicle on Overlook Parkway near Golden Star Avenue in Riverside, causing the car to jump the curb and crash into a tree. Rivas died at the scene. Talavera was in critical condition as of Sunday. Speed appears to have been a factor. Talavera was a 2014 graduate of King High in Riverside. Rivas was a senior scheduled to graduate from Notre Dame High in Riverside in May.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved:
David Rivas Jr.
Jorge Talavera
Roadway:
Overlook ParkwayCity:
Riverside, CACounty:
Riverside County, CAArea:
Riverside, CA
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