Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Fairfax Boulevard
The Los Angeles Police Department reported a deadly motorcycle crash in Los Angeles on Sunday night.
It was at 10:20 p.m. when the accident occurred on Fairfax Avenue.
A sedan was making a left-hand turn onto the westbound I-10 Freeway when it collided with a 2023 Kawasaki ZX-6R.
The motorcyclist who was believed to be in his 20s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the sedan fled the scene without providing aid to the rider.
Los Angeles is offering up to $50,000 for anyone with information on the involved driver.
Witnesses are urged to contact authorities at 213-473-0234.
Hit-and-run collisions account for almost 6 deaths per day and there is at least one per minute in the U.S.
According to statistics, approximately 80% of accidents involving a motorcycle result in injuries or death.
Motorcycle accidents, according to the NHTSA, accounted for 14% of motor vehicle accident deaths in 2019. Motorcyclists should be fully aware of the safety challenges in which they face while riding on roads in California. Below are some tips for motorcyclists:
- Wear proper protection
- Ride responsibly
- Be knowledgeable and practice how to properly operate a motorcycle
- Ensure you are licensed prior to operating a motorcycle
Contact JT Legal Group at (888) 529-3111 if you need legal assistance following an accident.