An engineer from the Valley Fire Protection District, identified as Jared Shepard, passed away on Sunday, December 3, due to injuries sustained in an off-duty motorcycle incident in Lake Elsinore, as confirmed by authorities.
Details regarding Jared Shepard’s tenure with the agency were not immediately disclosed.
According to Rob Roseen, a spokesperson for Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to the vicinity of the 20700 block of Cereal Street in Lake Elsinore just before 10:25 a.m. Emergency responders discovered a rider who had attempted a jump and suffered severe injuries.
Paramedics promptly transported the injured rider to the hospital for medical attention. The incident occurred near the Lake Elsinore Motorsports Park, an establishment featuring multiple dirt tracks.
In a statement, the Valley Fire Protection District expressed its condolences, requesting that individuals keep Jared’s family and friends in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.