One person dead, six others hurt in four-vehicle crash

One person is dead and three others were injured Friday in a four-vehicle crash in the Borrego Springs area, first responders said.

One person dead, six others hurt in four-vehicle crash

BORREGO SPRINGS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) -- One person is dead and six others were injured Friday in a four-vehicle crash in the Borrego Springs area, first responders said.

The collision occurred around 8:47 p.m. at East Highway 78 & Borrego Springs Road, according to the California Highway Patrol traffic log.

Three motorcyclists and one vehicle were involved in the crash, Cal Fire San Diego confirmed to FOX 5/KUSI.

One person died, while another is in moderate condition and a third person suffered minor injuries, firefighters said. Four others were treated and released.

Traffic was shut down on the highway due to first responders having to land an air ambulance.

Check back for updates on this developing story.