CHP: Harley Davidson Rider Killed in Crash Involving RV Driven by Temecula Man

The driver of a Harley Davidson motorcycle died Saturday in a Perris-area collision involving a recreational vehicle being driven by a Temecula man, authorities said.

Michael Slagle, 27, of Riverside, died from injuries suffered in the crash that was reported at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cajalco Road and Alexander Street, west of Interstate 215, according to the Riverside County Coroner's Office.

California Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances of the fatal collision, according to a news release.

Preliminary investigation indicated that Slagle was traveling at an undetermined speed on a 2013 Harley Davidson eastbound on Cajalco, west of Alexander Street, said CHP Riverside Area Spokesman Travis Monks.

A 42-year-old Temecula man, identified by the last name of Helfrick, had stopped in a 2005 Marathon RV at a stop sign on Alexander Street, south of Cajalco, before attempting to cross Cajalco directly in the path of the motorcyclist, Monks said.

“The motorcycle collided with the Marathon RV causing the rider to be ejected from the motorcycle,” Monks said.

Slagle, who was wearing a helmet at the time of impact, was taken to Riverside County Regional Medical Center in Moreno Valley, where he died at 2:33 p.m. according to coroner's officials.

—City News Service contributed to this report.