Danny Ponce Vargas, Obituary, Death; – A motorcyclist killed Monday following two crashes near a Menifee intersection was identified by the coroner as a Hemet resident. Danny Ponce Vargas, 28, was pronounced dead at the scene following the wrecks reported at approximately 4 a.m. at Highway 74 and Menifee Road.
According to the Menifee Police Department, its investigators determined that the motorcyclist “was involved in two separate collisions,” the first involving a sedan and the second a pickup truck.
“Both drivers remained on scene and were cooperative throughout the investigation. Impairment is not a factor at this time,” Menifee police reported. “The cause of the collisions is still under investigation.”
Anyone with information regarding the crashes is asked to call Menifee Police Officer Harper at 951-723-1567 or contact the Menifee Police Traffic Unit at 951-723-1690.