The fatal collision occurred shortly after 7:00 p.m. on June 7, 2026, along Gunther Road south of McIntyre Road.
Romoland, CA – An 18-year-old man was killed following a crash involving three off-road vehicles in the Romoland area of unincorporated Menifee Sunday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The fatal collision occurred shortly after 7:00 p.m. on June 7, 2026, along Gunther Road south of McIntyre Road.
The Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner’s Bureau identified the deceased party as Ivan Zenteno, 18, of Homeland
Investigators said Zenteno of Homeland was riding a Yamaha ATV on a dirt roadway in a rural, hilly area when, for reasons still under investigation, his vehicle collided with two other ATVs.
Zenteno was ejected during the collision and died at the scene. Authorities said it was not immediately known whether he was wearing a safety helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.
Officials said alcohol and drugs are not suspected to have played a role in the Romoland ATV crash.
California Highway Patrol officers and emergency personnel responded to the scene shortly after the collision was reported and remained in the area while investigators documented evidence and cleared the crash site.
The crash caused limited access in the rural area surrounding Gunther Road as authorities conducted the on-scene investigation.
The incident remains under investigation.