Teen on eMoto Killed in Menifee Hit-and-Run on Briggs Road

Published: August 14, 2026
By: Yaghmai Law Firm, APC

(Menifee, CA) – A 15-year-old riding an electric off-road motocross-style motorcycle was killed in a hit-and-run collision in Menifee, and police are now searching for the driver of a white vehicle believed to have been involved, authorities said Thursday.

According to the Menifee Police Department, officers were called Wednesday at about 8:19 p.m. to Briggs Road and Gabriel Road after a report of a person lying unconscious in the roadway with a serious head injury. When officers arrived, they located a teenager who had been injured on the road.

Paramedics and CAL Fire crews responded and determined the teen had died from the injuries, police said. Authorities identified the victim only as a 15-year-old Menifee resident and said the teen had been riding an electric off-road motorcycle commonly called an eMoto.

Investigators said witnesses reported seeing a white vehicle heading south on Briggs Road toward Garbani Road while apparently dragging what looked like a bicycle beneath its front end. Police said the vehicle kept going after the bicycle came loose and did not stop or report the collision. The driver reportedly left in a white SUV, possibly a minivan, that police believe may have damage to the front bumper and the passenger-side headlight. Authorities said the cause of the collision remains under investigation.

Analysis of the Menifee eMoto Collision

California law provides several frameworks that investigators and, later, civil attorneys may consider in a case like this, though none of them establishes what happened here. Under Civil Code section 1714(a), every person is responsible for injury caused to another by a lack of ordinary care, subject to reduction where the injured person's own conduct contributed. How that principle applies depends entirely on facts that authorities have said are still being examined.

Because a report of speed, roadway conditions, or right-of-way often becomes central in collision investigations, the Basic Speed Law under Vehicle Code section 22350 may be one reference point; it prohibits driving faster than is reasonable and prudent for the conditions. If evidence were to show that a traffic statute was violated and that the violation proximately caused a death of the kind the law is meant to prevent, Evidence Code section 669 allows a presumption of negligence to arise. Whether any such showing can be made is not something the current facts answer.

Where a driver leaves the scene of an injury or fatal crash, California also imposes reporting duties. Vehicle Code section 20008 requires a written report to police within 24 hours of an injury or fatal collision, and Vehicle Code section 16000 requires a separate report to the DMV. In a fatal case, potential civil claims may arise under the survival statute, Code of Civil Procedure section 377.30, and the wrongful-death statute, Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60, which identifies the family members who may sue. The measure of any damages would be governed by Civil Code section 3333, and where more than one party bears fault, Civil Code section 1431.2 governs the allocation of non-economic damages.

What Families Can Do

Families facing a sudden loss in a hit-and-run often have little information at first, and the practical steps matter. Obtaining the official collision report, preserving any physical evidence and photographs, seeking out neighbors or businesses with security or doorbell video, and keeping records of medical and funeral expenses can all be important while investigators work to identify the vehicle and driver. California generally sets a two-year deadline to file a personal-injury or wrongful-death action under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, so it helps to understand those timelines early. Anyone with questions about their rights after a fatal collision can speak with an attorney to understand the options available. Were you, or someone you love, involved in this crash? A Menifee Car Accident Lawyer at Yaghmai Law Firm can explain your options and deal with the insurance companies for you. Call or text (888) 800-6731 or request a free case review.

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About the Author

Houtan Yaghmai, Esq., President & Managing Attorney of Yaghmai Law Firm, APC. California State Bar No. 298487. Speaks English, French, and Persian. The firm represents personal injury clients throughout Southern California – consultations by phone, text, or video, no office visits required.

This post was assembled with AI assistance from publicly reported news sources cited below. All California Vehicle Code references were verified against leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. Facts were re-checked via additional web searches before publication. This post is based on initial news reports and may be updated as new facts develop. Nothing in this article is legal advice. Yaghmai Law Firm, APC is not associated with the investigating agencies and does not represent any party named in this post unless explicitly stated.

Sources:
1. RSS_NBCLA – Police seek driver after teen on eMoto killed in Menifee: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/police-seek-driver-after-teen-on-emoto-killed-in-menifee/3929378/