Edgar Flores**, 48, lost his life in a tragic motorcycle accident Sunday night near **Lake Mathews**, leaving family and friends heartbroken. According to the **California Highway Patrol (CHP)**, the fatal crash occurred just before **9 p.m.** on **Cajalco Road**, a winding and often busy stretch known for its sharp turns and limited lighting.
Investigators say Flores was traveling **eastbound** on his motorcycle when he collided with a **sedan moving in the same direction**. The impact sent him careening off the road and down an embankment, where he was thrown from his bike. Emergency crews arrived within minutes, including **Cal Fire** and **Riverside County paramedics**, but despite their efforts to revive him,
Flores was pronounced dead at the scene within 15 minutes** of the crash.Authorities reported that the **driver of the sedan was uninjured** and remained at the scene, fully cooperating with officers during the investigation. The area was quickly shut down as CHP conducted measurements, documented evidence, and cleared the extensive debris scattered across the roadway.
The closure lasted several hours before traffic was restored late into the night.CHP officials have not yet determined the **exact cause of the collision**, though speed, visibility, and possible lane changes are all being considered. Toxicology tests and witness statements will help investigators better understand what led to the deadly crash.
News of Flores’s sudden death has devastated those who knew him. Friends described him as a skilled and cautious rider who loved open-road travel and often rode on weekends for leisure. The loss serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers motorcyclists face, even on familiar roads. As the community grieves, authorities continue to urge both drivers and riders to exercise vigilance and share the road safely.
