Two vehicle accident kills one, sparks fire in Anza

At least one person has died today in a two vehicle accident in Anza that also sparked a fire, a Riverside County Fire Department official reported today.

Eleven firefighters responded to scene of the accident on Hwy 74, just east of California State Route 371, shortly before 1 p.m. A motorhome and motorcycle were the two vehicles involved in the accident, according to Spokeswoman Melody Hendrickson.

It's not clear who was responsible for the accident, or how it occurred. However, Hendrickson did report that the motorcyclist perished in the accident.

A fire resulted from the accident, burning the motorhome and its surrounding vegetation. Firefighters were expected to remain in the area for several more hours to extinguish the blaze, according to Hendrickson.

This is an ongoing story. Check back in with the Anza Valley Outlook and Valley News for additional information.