Three collisions on highways

Three collisions occurred on highways 74 and 243 over the last week and a half, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier.
On March 28 at 8:40 a.m., James Robert Phillips, 72 of Hemet, was driving his silver 1999 Honda Accord southbound on Highway 243 north of Saunders Meadow Road at approximately 30 mph. For unknown reasons, Phillips drove onto the dirt shoulder, striking a large asphalt berm. His vehicle was towed by Idyllwild Garage. He complained of head pain but was not transported by emergency personnel.
On April 2 at 10:20 p.m., Mario Russell Steward, 24 of Hemet, was driving his white 1989 GMC Jimmy westbound on Highway 74 just west of Dry Creek at an unknown rate of speed. Steward was unable to negotiate a right-hand turn. He traveled off the roadway onto the dirt shoulder and into a drainage ditch, colliding with rock in the ditch and overturning. Steward was driven to Hemet Global Medical Center by an unidentified person with cuts to the face, swelling and complaint of pain. Steward was arrested on suspicion of DUI and his vehicle was towed by Idyllwild Garage.
On April 3 at 2:55 p.m., Dennis Blaise Farrell, 67 of Palm Desert, was riding his red 1994 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide eastbound on Highway 74 just west of Apple Canyon Road. Farrell was unable to negotiate a right-hand curve causing him to continue straight, lose control and overturn on the right side of the motorcycle. Farrell was ejected from the motorcycle. He suffered minor injuries and was transported by Idyllwild Fire to Desert Regional Medical Center. His motorcycle was towed by Idyllwild Garage.