Street View of McCall Park Road near Vista Way in Mountain Center, where CHP says a dirt bike rider was ejected after losing control on a curve. Source: Google Maps.
KEY DETAILS
DATE & TIME
Friday, September 25, 2026, around 6:25 a.m.
LOCATION
McCall Park Road north of Vista Way, Mountain Center, CA
VICTIM
A 21-year-old Hemet man riding a dirt bike was fatally injured; he was the only person involved in the crash.
ROAD CLOSURES
No road closures were reported.
INVESTIGATION
CHP’s Beaumont office is continuing to investigate; tips can be reported to 951-846-5300.
A 21-year-old Hemet man died early Friday morning after losing control of his dirt bike on a curve along McCall Park Road near Mountain Center, according to the California Highway Patrol. The rider was ejected when the motorcycle overturned and he was pronounced dead at the scene. CHP said alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash, and investigators noted the man was not wearing a helmet. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved in the single-vehicle crash.
According to Patch, the crash was reported around 6:25 a.m. Friday as the rider was riding a Honda CRF450R motocross bike on McCall Park Road, north of Vista Way. Patch reported that CHP’s Beaumont office is continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash and has asked anyone with information to come forward. The outlet noted that authorities had not released the victim’s name.
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California Vehicle Code 27803 requires every motorcycle operator and passenger to wear a properly fastened safety helmet that meets federal safety standards. Riding a dirt bike or motorcycle on a public roadway without one significantly increases the risk of fatal head trauma in a crash. Investigators in this case noted that the rider was not wearing a helmet at the time of the collision. Failure to comply with the helmet law can also affect comparative-fault arguments in any resulting injury or wrongful-death claim.
California Vehicle Code 23152 makes it unlawful to operate any vehicle, including a motorcycle or off-highway motorcycle, while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. CHP said alcohol is believed to have been a factor in this crash, which remains under investigation. When impairment contributes to a single-vehicle wreck, it can affect how liability and damages are evaluated in any civil claim connected to the crash. A final determination of impairment typically depends on toxicology results and the completed CHP investigation.
This summary is general information, not legal advice. Every case depends on its specific facts.
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