Woman killed in traffic accident on Ortega Highway

A 21-year-old Menifee woman was killed in a single-vehicle accident near Lake Elsinore today, authorities said.

Tiffany N. Whittemore lost control of her car while rounding a curve on the Ortega Highway shortly before 4 a.m., Riverside County Sheriff’s officials said. They are still investigating whether the accident was related to Saturday night’s storm.

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I knew her. She was a very good friend. Sweet as could be. It's one of the worst feelings in the world to know I will never see her smiling face again. She will always hold a special place in my heart. T.I.P.. Tiffany <3