East Los Angeles, CA: Rider Struck and Injured by Hit-and-Run Driver at Olympic Boulevard and Server Avenue

Motorcyclist Hurt in East Los Angeles Accident at Olympic Boulevard and Server Avenue

East Los Angeles, California (February 26, 2021) – The California Highway Patrol is investigating the cause of an East Los Angeles Accident that left a motorcyclist hurt Monday evening, February 22.

The hit-and-run crash was reported at approximately 6:20 p.m. at Olympic Boulevard and Server Avenue.

It was not immediately established how a motorcyclist was struck by a vehicle at the intersection near 710 Freeway in the evening hours.

CHP Investigating East Los Angeles Accident

The involved driver fled the crash site and left the rider suffering from unspecified injuries.

Meanwhile, the identity and the current condition of the patient remained unknown to this time.

The accident remains under active investigation.

An Overview of Motorcycle Accident Statistics in California

More than 500 motorcyclists died, and more than 15,500 were injured in 2017 in California.
About 80% of all annual motorcycle accidents result in injuries or death.
California has over 800,000 registered motorcycles, the largest in the nation.

Motorcyclist Safety

The safe riding of a motorcycle can help reduce the number of motorcycle accidents that happen every day. Motorcyclists should be aware of the safety challenges that riders face while on California roadways and know how to respond to them. Such challenges include; Risky motorcycle riding practices like weaving at unsafe speeds, downshifting, reduced visibility by other road users, size of the motorcycle compared to other vehicles, among others.

Tips for Safe Riding of Motorcycles