Police said the crash happened at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday at El Segundo Boulevard and Vermont Avenue, and the rider was taken to UCLA Medical Center.
GARDENA, CA - November 4, 2026
A motorcyclist later died at UCLA Medical Center after colliding with a Mercedes in Gardena, police said Wednesday. The crash was reported at the intersection of El Segundo Boulevard and Vermont Avenue. Few other details have been reported.
Key Facts
- Date: Crash reported at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday; police comments reported Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Location: Intersection of El Segundo Boulevard and Vermont Avenue, Gardena, California
- Type of crash: Collision between a motorcycle and a Mercedes
- Vehicles involved: Motorcycle; Mercedes
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality (the motorcyclist)
- Responding agencies: Gardena Police Department; Los Angeles County Fire Department
- Reported by: MyNewsLA.com
Crash Overview
Lt. Matthew Hassoldt of the Gardena Police Department Traffic Bureau placed the collision at the El Segundo Boulevard and Vermont Avenue intersection in Gardena, at roughly 5:50 p.m. Tuesday.
Hassoldt said the rider was pronounced dead later at UCLA Medical Center, after Los Angeles County Fire Department crews had taken him there. Officials are keeping the rider's name confidential until his family is informed.
The Gardena Police Department Traffic Bureau is handling the inquiry, and the driver of the Mercedes has been cooperative. Police urged anyone with information about the crash to contact investigators.
People Involved
- Motorcyclist: Died at UCLA Medical Center. Age and other personal details have not been released.
- Mercedes driver: Cooperated with the investigation. No other details about the driver were reported.
Investigation Status
The Gardena Police Department Traffic Bureau is conducting the investigation, according to MyNewsLA.com. No cause or allegations were specified in the reports.