Motorcyclist killed in collision in Homeland

An unidentified male died Saturday after his dirt bike collided with a vehicle at an intersection in Homeland, authorities said.

The collision occurred about 2:35 p.m. when the male was riding a 2008 Honda CRF45 dirt bike eastbound on McWade Avenue. The motorcyclist failed to stop for a posted stop sign and struck the side of a Mazda CX-5 at the intersection of Homeland Avenue, according to a California Highway Patrol news release.

The motorcyclist was ejected onto the pavement. The Mazda continued southeast and collided into a 2008 Jeep Liberty, which was parked against the east curb.

First responders pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene. The 58-year-old driver of the Mazda and his 72-year-old female passenger, both residents of Menifee, suffered minor injuries.

Anyone who may have witnessed this collision is asked to contact the CHP at 951-506-2000.