Crime & Safety

Vehicle Plunges Off Ortega Highway, West Of Morrell Canyon

The crash was reported around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

LAKE ELSINORE, CA — A vehicle went over the side of the Ortega Highway Tuesday morning, and crews were on scene.

The vehicle went over around 10:26 a.m., west of Morrell Canyon. Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department crews spotted the vehicle about 25 feet over the side.

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