The Menifee Police Department is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Wednesday, October 9, near the intersection of Highway 74 and Menifee Road. The collision occurred around 9:30 p.m. and involved a pickup truck and a semi-truck.
According to the Menifee Police Department, the driver of the pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Highway 74 when he rear-ended the semi-truck.
While first responders were on the scene, the driver of the pick-up truck suffered a medical emergency. According to the Menifee Police Department, lifesaving measures were administered, and the driver was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
At this time, alcohol and drugs do not appear to have been a contributing factor in this collision, the department said. The exact cause of this collision is still under investigation.
Anyone with additional information regarding this accident is asked to contact Officer Clay with the Menifee Police Department’s Traffic Unit at 951-723-1566 or [email protected].
