Riverside Police Officer Matthew Lewis killed in off-duty motorcycle crash
PERRIS, CA (August 2, 2022) - Riverside Police officer Matthew Lewis, 45, of Nuevo, was killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash with a pickup in the Nuevo area east of Perris, authorities said today. The officer was identified by the Riverside County coroner's office as Matthew Lewis. "We are saddened by the tragic and sudden death of our brother, Riverside Police Sergeant Matt Lewis, who died in an off-duty motorcycle accident last night.'' said Chief Larry V. Gonzalez with the Riverside Police Department. "Matt grew up in Riverside and was a 25-year veteran at RPD where he excelled as a Cadet, Police Officer, Detective, and Sergeant working a variety of assignments.'' The crash occurred about 7:15 p.m. Monday near Pico Avenue and Santa Rosa Road, said Riverside police Officer Ryan Railsback. "He was well-liked and admired, not only by those he worked alongside with at our department, but throughout the…