Kaiser Permanente employee struck, killed by fleeing driver in Riverside police chase
KP worker killed by hit-and-run driver
The widow of Peter Mullis, the Kaiser Permanente worker killed in a hit-and-run crash in Riverside, reveals the couple was starting a family.
RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A Kaiser Permanente employee was struck and killed when a pursuit suspect struck him near the hospital where he worked in Riverside.
What we know:
Officers initially attempted to stop a driver around 11:40 a.m. Monday for an alleged vehicle code violation, according to police.
Although the driver initially yielded, they ultimately took off and went down Magnolia Avenue, leading to a police chase.
During the pursuit, the driver struck 42-year-old Peter Mullis near Kaiser Riverside Medical Center.
Mullis was taken into the medical center, where he died from his injuries.
Following the incident, authorities temporarily closed eastbound Magnolia Avenue between Skofstad Street and Polk Street, along with all lanes on Park Sierra Drive, for several hours to conduct their crash investigation.
The suspect, Gene Amos Cunningham, has since been arrested in connection to the deadly crash.
What they're saying:
"Peter was a beloved husband, family member, and friend whose loss has left an immeasurable void in the lives of everyone who knew and loved him. Most of all, he leaves behind his devoted wife, Layla, who is now facing the unimaginable heartbreak of moving forward without her husband," a verified GoFundMe campaign read.
Layla and Peter Mullis / GoFundMe
Kaiser Permanente released the following statement Monday night in response:
"We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of our employees in a traffic incident near Riverside Medical Center on July 27. Our heartfelt condolences are with the employee's family, friends and colleagues during this difficult time. Questions regarding the accident should be directed to the Riverside Police Department. Our focus remains on supporting the employee's loved ones and others affected by this loss."
What you can do:
Those wishing to support Mullis' family can donate to the official GoFundMe campaign.
The Source: This report is based on information provided by the Riverside Sheriff's Coroner's Office and the Riverside Police Department. City News Service contributed.