Motorcyclist ID'd In Fatal Jurupa Valley Crash

JURUPA VALLEY, CA — Detectives were still investigating Friday what caused a collision that killed a 23-year-old motorcyclist earlier this week.

On Wednesday around 7:20 p.m., deputies were sent to the area of Market Street and 24th Street to respond to a major injury crash, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said in a statement.

A motorcycle rider was pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified by the county coroners office as Daniel Melgar of Ontario.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with deputies during the initial investigation. While the cause of the crash is still under review, the department determined that alcohol and/or drugs were a factor in the collision.

The crash led to the temporary closure of Market Street, between Hall Avenue and Rivera Street, in order to process the scene and collect evidence.

Anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has information is urged to contact Deputy Chavez of the Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station at 951-955–2600 or the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office dispatch at 951-776–1099.