FATAL TRAFFIC COLLISION
On Thursday, February 23, 2023 at approximately 8:33 pm, Hawthorne Police Department Officers responded to an injury traffic collision near the intersection of El Segundo Boulevard and Crenshaw Blvd.
The preliminary investigation determined that a vehicle making an eastbound turn onto El Segundo Boulevard struck a male adult motorcyclist travelling northbound on Crenshaw Blvd. Unfortunately, the motorcyclist succumbed to their injuries at the scene. The driver of the other vehicle abandoned their vehicle and fled prior to police arrival. The suspect is still outstanding. Due to the active investigation, no suspect information is being released at this time.
If anyone was a witness to the collision or has information regarding the collision they are encouraged to please contact the Hawthorne Police Traffic Bureau at 310-349-2701.