James Bond, 14, pronounced dead, two others injured in collision between dirt bike and SUV at Homeland Avenue and McWade Avenue in Homeland, California
One Person Dead in Homeland Crash
The crash was reported by a witness at 2:36 p.m. at Homeland and McWade avenues, according to the California Highway Patrol. The motorcycle rider was reported injured and a passenger became stuck in a vehicle.
14-Year-Old Dirt Bike Rider Killed in Homeland Crash
A 58-year-old man was driving a Mazda CX-5 south on Homeland Avenue through the intersection when Bond allegedly failed to stop for a stop sign and crashed into the right side of the Mazda CX-5.
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