Motorcyclist fatally struck by car in Lake Elsinore

A motorcyclist was fatally struck by a car Saturday, April 24, on the Ortega Highway, Route 74, in Lake Elsinore. The crash was reported at 5:15 p.m. just east of Lookout Roadhouse, according to the California Highway Patrol. A witness told the CHP a small black sedan struck the motorcycle, and that the rider hit the ground. A witness also said a group of other motorcyclists was threatening the sedan’s driver. Route 74 was shut down in both directions for the investigation, the CHP said.