A fatal traffic collision occurred this evening at approximately 4:47 PM at the intersection of Rancho California Road and Margarita Road, leaving a motorcyclist dead and the driver of the involved vehicle with minor injuries.
Emergency responders from Cal Fire swiftly arrived at the scene, where a vehicle collided with a motorcycle, resulting in a tragic outcome for the motorcyclist.
Despite the immediate response and efforts of the firefighters, the motorcycle rider was declared deceased on-site. The driver of the vehicle, however, sustained minor injuries and was transported to a medical facility via ambulance.
The incident has now been handed over to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, which will lead the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision.
The details leading up to the tragic incident and the identities of the individuals involved are yet to be disclosed.
The intersection of Rancho California Road and Margarita Road was temporarily affected as emergency personnel worked to manage the aftermath of the collision.