Male juvenile dies in single-vehicle accident in Menifee

A male juvenile died Sunday in a single-vehicle accident in southeast Menifee, authorities said.

The 17-year-old was driving a vehicle that left the roadway and struck a wall near the intersection of Briggs Road and Curzulla Road, according to a Menifee Police Department news release. The accident occurred about 11:38 a.m.

Despite life-saving efforts, the male died at the scene. The investigation revealed that the vehicle drove onto the dirt roadway and lost control, striking a wall. The road was closed for several hours. The exact cause of the accident remains under investigation.

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Menifee PD Traffic Unit at 951-723-1690 or 951-723-1565.