Police Officer Injured in Hemet Pedestrian Accident on Chicago Avenue near Ballew Way Intersection; Richard Steward Arrested

Hemet, California (February 25, 2020) – Richard Steward, 41, of Riverside, has been arrested following a Monday evening auto-pedestrian crash that left a police officer with minor injuries in Hemet, according to the CHP.

The crash happened on Chicago Avenue near the intersection of Ballew Way in an unincorporated area of Hemet at about 5:10 p.m. on February 24.

A Volkswagen Passat driven by Steward was pulled over by the CHP officer. Steward then drove off hitting the officer with his vehicle in the process.

The officer was hospitalized for minor injuries and later discharged.

Steward was later detained by the Sheriff’s Department near Mayflower Street and Florida Avenue on suspicion of driving under the influence and assault with a deadly weapon.

An investigation is underway.

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Swift action by an experienced attorney helps preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and begin to pursue those responsible for the incident.

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