Fatal Big Rig vs. Motorcycle Crash I-15
The California Highway Patrol reported a fatal big rig vs. motorcycle crash on I-15 in Temecula on July 13, 2023. The crash occurred along the northbound lanes of Interstate 15 near Winchester Road at approximately 6:10 p.m.
Details on the Fatal Big Rig vs. Motorcycle Crash on I-15 in Temecula
In a preliminary release by authorities, it was revealed that a man was riding a motorcycle northbound on I-15 in Temecula. For unknown reasons, the man was ejected off his motorcycle, CHP traffic officers said. The motorcyclist was reportedly struck by a big rig.
The CHP describes the incident as a hit-and-run. Authorities also said that the driver of the tractor-trailer may not have realized that their big rig collided with the motorcyclist. Sadly, the motorcycle rider sustained fatal injuries in the crash.
The Riverside County Sheriff Coroner’s Bureau has not yet positively identified the decedent. However, the California Highway Patrol indicated that the decedent was a 76-year-old man from Sun City. Additional information on the big rig vs. motorcycle crash on I-15 in Temecula has not yet been released.
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