A motorcyclist was critically injured after his bike collided with a pickup truck in Menifee on Tuesday night, October 21, 2025.
According to the Menifee Police Department, the crash occurred shortly after 10 p.m. at the intersection of Daily and Scott roads.
A 46-year-old man from Paramount was riding eastbound on Scott Road on a BMW motorcycle when a Toyota pickup traveling westbound turned left onto Daily Road, reportedly failing to see the approaching motorcycle.
Police said the rider struck the side of the pickup truck and was thrown from his motorcycle. Riverside County Fire Department paramedics arrived within minutes and found the rider in the roadway with severe injuries. He was transported to a regional trauma center, where he remained under intensive care as of Wednesday.
The pickup driver, a 65-year-old resident of Menifee, was uninjured and remained at the scene. Officers questioned him but did not make an arrest.
Authorities said alcohol or drugs do not appear to be factors in the crash. The investigation is ongoing.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
