A tragic accident occurred in Riverside on Wednesday when a 28-year-old motorcyclist collided with a Toyota pickup truck at the intersection of Indiana Avenue and Fensmuir Street. The crash happened just before 5 a.m., according to the Riverside Police Department. The motorcyclist, identified as Randy Rodriguez Orozco from Perris, was traveling west on Indiana Avenue at a speed that has not been confirmed by investigators. As he approached the intersection, the driver of the pickup truck began to turn left onto Indiana Avenue from Fensmuir Street. The motorcyclist crashed into the front of the truck and was thrown onto the road, suffering severe injuries. He was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival. The driver of the truck, an unidentified woman, told police she hadn’t seen the motorcycle approaching and wasn’t injured in the collision. Authorities are investigating the incident and urge anyone with additional information to contact detectives at (951) 826-8723.
Investigation Continues
The Riverside Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash. Details about the exact speed of the motorcyclist and whether any charges will be filed are still being determined. The community is left to mourn the loss of Randy Rodriguez Orozco, whose life was cut short in the early morning accident.
