Temecula, CA (February 20, 2024) Another motorcyclist tragically lost his life on a California road on Friday. 39-year-old Brian Ladue of Murrieta, lost his life on February 16th at the intersection of Rancho California Road and Margarita Road, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
The southwest station of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department received the call about a collision between an SUV and a motorcycle at approximately 4:44 p.m. They hurried to the intersection and found a damaged motorcycle on the ground. Not far from the bike, lying on the roadway, was Brian Ladue with life-threatening injuries, authorities reported.
Ladue had been riding his motorcycle when the SUV pulled out of the parking lot of a local business and attempted a left turn. The SUV pulled out directly in front of Ladue on his motorcycle and he had not time to react. His motorcycle slammed into the SUV, throwing Ladue and leaving him critically injured on the roadway.
Paramedics worked fast and did everything they could to save Ladue’s life, but his injuries were too severe. Sadly, Brian Ladue was pronounced dead at the scene by authorities.
The driver of the SUV sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the crash and was taken to a local hospital to be treated.
The Riverside Sheriff’s Department is investigating this fatal collision and are determined to figure out what caused this deadly crash. They are asking that witnesses come forward with any information regarding this tragic accident.
Those of us at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of Brian Ladue during this difficult time.
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