Motorcyclist Identified In Deadly Perris Crash

PERRIS, CA — Authorities are investigating a deadly Perris crash that claimed the live of a 22-year-old man this week, officials said Friday. The victim, who was publicly identified by the coroner as Thomas Llamas of San Jacinto, died about two hours after the 10:45 p.m. Thursday wreck.

According to sheriff's officials, the crash happened at Rider Street and Wilson Avenue. Llamas was on a motorcycle and collided with a sedan in the intersection.

"The motorcyclist sustained major injuries, was transported to a local hospital, and died from his injuries," the sheriff's department said.

The motorist, whose name was withheld, was not injured and was not arrested.

It was raining at the time of the crash. Investigators said alcohol or drugs do not appear to be factors in the collision.

— City News Service contributed to this report / Patch file photo by Renee Schiavone