RivCo Man Dies In Murrieta Rollover Crash

MURRIETA, CA — A 45-year-old man from Corona died in a crash in Murrieta on Wednesday night after he was ejected from his pickup truck, authorities said.

Around 9:20 p.m., a 2005 Ford F-150 pickup was being driven north on I-15 just south of Clinton Keith Road when the driver lost control of the truck and veered to the right in a northwest direction, said California Highway Patrol spokesperson Captain Chris Hamilton.

The truck traveled onto the right shoulder and up a dirt embankment before it overturned, ejecting the driver. The motorist was not wearing a seatbelt, Hamilton said.

Paramedics pronounced the man dead at the scene. The driver has not been publicly named pending the notification of his family.

"The CHP would like to remind the motoring public to always wear your seatbelt. Seatbelts can save lives and prevent injuries," Hamilton wrote in a statement.

Witnesses are urged to contact CHP, Temecula Area at 951-466-4300.