TEMECULA, CA — A 39-year-old rider lost his life, and another driver was injured following a motorcycle vs. SUV collision in Temecula on Friday afternoon, February 16, 2024.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported that the fatal collision occurred around 4:44 p.m. between Margarita Road and Rancho California Road.
Initial reports suggest that a motorcyclist collided with an SUV that was turning left out of a nearby shop.
Tragically, the rider, identified as Brian L., a resident of Murrieta, was pronounced dead at the scene. The SUV driver sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment.
Authorities have not yet determined if alcohol or drugs played a role in the fatal collision. Further details are awaited as the investigation continues.