Crime & Safety
Dirt Bike Rider Rescued In Cleveland National Forest
The unidentified rider was hoisted out by helicopter.
A dirt bike rider was injured Monday when he crashed in the Cleveland National Forest near Corona and was flown out to a hospital for treatment, according to a report from the fire department.
Firefighters received a call at 12:16 p.m. about the crash. The helicopter crew that was called out spotted the rider and hoisted him up with moderate injuries, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department spokesman Mark Annas reported.
According to the report, 15 firefighters and 4 engines were also called to the scene.
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It's not clear what caused the crash.
The rider's identity was not released. City News Service and Toni McAllister contributed to this report.
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