Motorcycle Rider Killed In Crash With SUV In Temecula Identified

TEMECULA, CA — A motorcyclist who was killed in a collision with an SUV in Temecula was identified Saturday.

Deputies from the Riverside County Sheriffs Department's Southwest station were called at approximately 4:44 p.m. Friday to the area of Rancho California Road and Margarita Road regarding a major injury traffic collision, Sgt. William Pratt said.

The deputies found the SUV and the rider of the motorcycle, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

The motorcyclist was identified as 39-year-old Brian Ladue of Murrieta.

A preliminary investigation revealed the SUV made a left turn out of a nearby business and collided with the motorcycle, Pratt said.

The driver of the SUV was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

Anyone with information about the collision was asked to call Deputy Ott at 951-696-3000 or the Riverside County Sheriff's Office at 951-776-1099.

— City News Service