Riverside County Deputy Killed In Off-Duty Traffic Crash

RIVERSIDE, CA — A Riverside County deputy killed Monday morning in an off-duty traffic accident was being mourned.

Deputy Andrew Davidson, 23, died following the crash on Van Buren Boulevard in Riverside.

According to a message that went out Monday afternoon on official social media accounts for the sheriff's department, Davidson was assigned to the Perris Sheriff's Station. He was hired by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department in March 2022.

The sheriff's department said it was saddened to announce Davidson's death, adding, "We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Deputy Davidson."

While the fatal crash remains under investigation by the Riverside Police Department, some details were released. According to Officer Ryan Railsback, the department received a call just before 8:40 a.m. about the crash on Van Buren Boulevard, between California Avenue and Garfield Street.

Preliminary details showed Davidson was on a 2020 Yamaha motorcycle heading north on Van Buren when he collided with a 2007 Toyota Camry driven by a 66-year-old Riverside man. The impact caused the deputy to be ejected from the bike.

The motorcycle caught fire but was quickly extinguished by bystanders, Railsback reported.

Davidson was transported to a local hospital but died from his injuries.

The Toyota driver was sent to a local hospital due to complaints of pain, Railsback said. An update on his condition was not released. No arrests were announced.

All lanes of Van Buren Boulevard between California Avenue and Garfield Street were closed for several hours due to the crash investigation.

"The thoughts and prayers of all of us at the Riverside Police Department go out to Deputy Davidson’s family, loved ones, and everyone at the Riverside County Sheriff's Office," the agency shared on social media.