The Valley Chronicle - Officers Team Up for Traffic Safety on Domenigoni Parkw

Hemet, Calif. – On Wednesday, November 10th, 2021, the Hemet Po_x0002_lice Department Traffic Team worked alongside several surrounding agen_x0002_cies to address and reduce dangerous driving on Do_x0002_menigoni Parkway. Hemet officers joined of_x0002_ficers from the Menifee Police Department, Cali_x0002_fornia Highway Patrol and deputies from the Riverside County Sherriff ’s Department to increase awareness, educate drivers and impact traffic safety on the long stretch of roadway. Officers, mostly riding police motor_x0002_cycles, focused on Domeni_x0002_goni Parkway from its ori_x0002_gin at State Street in Hemet, all the way to interstate 15 in Lake Elsinore. The idea came from Menifee Police Department who shares a large portion of the road_x0002_way as it winds through the City of Menifee. When Menifee Police reached out to, Hemet PD was excited and ready to join in. “This particular roadway sees heavy traffic and ve_x0002_hicles at high speeds.” said Hemet Police Traffic Ser_x0002_geant Dan Reinbolt. “The speed limit is posted at 65 miles per hour, but people drive much faster.” Higher speeds often result in more violent, tragic collisions.

Unfortunately, there have been more than one traf_x0002_fic collision ending with a fatality on Domenigoni Parkway not only in Hemet, but in other cities as well. This mid-week, multi-agen_x0002_cy joint operation was very successful with many driv_x0002_ers surprised to see “police everywhere” as they drove down Domenigoni Parkway. The Hemet Police Depart_x0002_ment has plans to host and participate in more joint ef_x0002_forts with other agencies in the future.