The collision occurred at Montiel Road at Hillsboro Way around 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene shortly after the crash was reported.
San Marcos, CA – One person was killed after a motorcycle and a sedan collided at Montiel Road and Hillsboro Way in San Marcos on Tuesday evening, according to an official San Diego Police Department press release.
The collision occurred at Montiel Road at Hillsboro Way around 5:25 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene shortly after the crash was reported.
Preliminary investigation indicates the decedent was riding a motorcycle and collided with a sedan at the intersection. Detailed information on vehicle directions has not been released by SDPD.
The motorcyclist, identified as Mason William Boulais, a 23-year-old resident of Escondido, sustained critical injuries. Paramedics attempted lifesaving efforts on Boulais but pronounced him deceased at approximately 5:52 p.m. No information on injuries to occupants of the sedan was provided.
The exact cause of the crash remains under investigation, with the investigators yet to release a determination on contributing factors such as speed, alcohol, or right-of-way violations.
Police officers and emergency personnel responded to the collision, secured the scene, and conducted initial inquiries.
Traffic on Montiel Road and at Hillsboro Way was impacted following the collision, with delays and possible temporary lane closures as responders worked the scene.
The crash is under investigation by the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office.
California and Local Crash Statistics (2023/2024)
In California, traffic fatalities declined from 4,539 in 2022 to 4,061 in 2023, reflecting an overall downward trend in deadly crashes statewide, according to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). Motorcycle fatalities also dropped from 649 in 2022 to 583 in 2023.
In San Diego County during 2023, there were 18,773 total fatal and injury collisions, with 1,693 involving motorcycles and over 1,122 involving pedestrians, according to county crash data.
These statistics illustrate ongoing risks on roadways and reinforce the importance of careful driving and safety enforcement to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes.
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