Traffic collision in Menifee results in fatality

City of Menifee
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MENIFEE – On Wednesday, Oct. 9, at about 9:30 p.m., Menifee Police Officers responded to a report of a traffic collision near the intersection of Menifee Road and Highway 74, involving a pickup truck and a semi-truck.Upon arrival, officers determined the driver of the pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Highway 74 when they rear-ended a semi-truck. The driver of the pick-up truck suffered a medical emergency while first responders were on scene. Lifesaving measures were administered to the driver, and he was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.At this time, alcohol and drugs do not appear to have been a contributing factor in this collision. The exact cause of this collision is still under investigation.If you have any additional informatio
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