Inglewood, CA: Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash at La Brea Avenue and Hardy Street
Man Killed in Inglewood Motorcycle Accident at La Brea Avenue and Hardy Street
Inglewood, California (July 13, 2019) – A male party was killed in a Pocket Bike collision in the area of Inglewood Friday afternoon.
The tragic collision occurred just before noon, July 12, in the area of La Brea Avenue and Hardy Street.
The accident happened when a Kia Sportage collided with a man who was riding a Pocket Bike at the intersection for unknown reasons. The initial report indicated that the male party was traveling north on La Brea Avenue while the Kia was moving east on Hardy Street at the time of the collision.
Pocket Bike and Car Crash in Inglewood Friday, July 12
The operator of the pocket bike was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics following the crash. His identity has not yet been disclosed to this time.
The driver of the Kia Sportage was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.
The fatal crash remains under an active investigation.
Motorcycle accidents account for a significant number of the total accidents that happen on the roads in California every year. When motorcycle accidents happen, riders are more likely to sustain serious injuries or death. Motorcyclists should, therefore, be aware of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents and use the information to mitigate their level of risk.
Some common causes of motorcycle accidents include:
Motorcycle Lane Splitting – Lane splitting happens when a motorcycle drives between two lanes of stopped or slow moving traffic.
Lane splitting may lead to motorcycle accidents due to: the close proximity of the vehicles to the motorcycle, limited space for the motorcycle to maneuver, the presumption by other motorists that no cars or motorcycles will be passing them in slowed or stopped traffic.
Vehicles Making Left-Hand Turns – Cars turning left usually collide with motorcycles when the bikes are: going straight through an intersection, passing the car, or attempting to overtake the vehicle.
When this category of accident happens, the driver of the car may be held accountable for the crash. However, it is good to note that the motorcyclist may also be partly to blame if, for example, they were speeding or riding in the wrong lane.
Speeding – Driving at high speeds reduces the rider’s ability to slow or stop safely in case of a hazard, or slowed or stopped traffic. The rider ends up crashing into other cars or loses control of the motorcycle after applying emergency brakes.
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We extend our sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the person killed in this accident.
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