Young Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Near Hemet ID'd As Local Man

HEMET, CA — A 21-year-old motorcyclist killed in a weekend crash near Hemet has been identified by the coroner's office.

Jesse Uria of Hemet died at the scene of the collision that was reported around 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of E. Stetson Avenue and Lake Street in the unincorporated community of Valle Vista, according to the agency.

The crash involved an SUV, but the cause of the fatal wreck remains under investigation.

According to preliminary information from the California Highway Patrol, two people were riding the motorcycle but it's unclear who was piloting the bike.

A GoFundMe page established for Uria's family states that Uria was riding with his girlfriend.

The crash "came at a time when [Uria] was planning his upcoming birthday and vacation dreams ...," according to the post.

"He always had a smile on his face, was constantly joking around, and made friends everywhere he went," the post continued. "He was really loved by family and friends."

East Stetson Avenue was temporarily closed between Soboba Street and Fairview Avenue during the crash investigation.

It was unclear if the any of the SUV occupants were injured.