Last Updated on July 20, 2022 by CCAR Staff
HEMET — A 51-year-old motorcyclist was fatally injured when the driver of a sedan struck him from behind at a Hemet intersection, authorities said Tuesday.
Dennis Shackelford of Hemet was killed about 11:15 p.m. Monday at Menlo Avenue and State Street, according to the Hemet Police Department.
Cpl. Tim McGinnis said that Shackelford was headed southbound on State and stopped for a red light at Menlo. When the light turned green, the victim slowly pulled into the intersection, according to McGinnis.
“A white Hyundai sedan was also traveling south on State at a steady speed and struck the rear of the motorcyclist,” the police spokesman said.
He said that the driver immediately stopped.
Paramedics reached the location less than 10 minutes later and pronounced Shackelford dead at the scene.
The Hyundai driver suffered minor injuries in the collision but was not hospitalized, according to McGinnis.
The motorist, whose identity was not disclosed, was not arrested.
The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information was asked to contact the police Traffic Bureau at 951-765-2400.
