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Capistrano Man Dies in Weekend Crash

Alain Flores, 23, of San Juan Capistrano, was killed early Saturday after hitting a center median along Golden Lantern in Laguna Niguel.

A 23-year-old San Juan Capistrano man died Saturday in a solo crash along Golden Lantern.

The Orange County coroner's office identified the man Monday as Alain Urias Flores.

Flores was traveling at a high rate of speed around 2:30 a.m. when his Honda Civic struck the center median at Golden Lantern and Sardina in Laguna Niguel.

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Flores was the only occupant of the vehicle.

Golden Lantern remained shut down until 8:30 a.m. Saturday.

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The cause is under investigation and a toxicology report could take up to 12 weeks, authorities said Monday.

More information will be posted as it becomes available.

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