With the public’s assistance, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Lake Elsinore Traffic Team identified the suspect who fled the scene of a fatal traffic collision involving a pedestrian and vehicle on February 18 on Riverside Drive in the City of Lake Elsinore.
The collision resulted in the death of 44-year-old Joshua Nichols, who was located in the roadway and pronounced deceased at the scene.
Following an investigation, two suspects were arrested on February 20. Amber Lauren Lievanos, a 20-year-old resident of Lake Elsinore, was booked for vehicular manslaughter. Brody Aaron Bird, also a 20-year-old resident of Lake Elsinore, was booked for accessory after the fact.
Both suspects posted bail and were released the following day.
Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Deputy Keyser at 951-245-3000.
