[04-12-2026] Los Angeles County, CA – Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Involving Vehicle at Compton Ave. and 53rd St.

A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed after colliding with a vehicle at an intersection in the Central-Alameda area of Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, April 12, 2026.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash occurred at around 4:30 p.m. at East 53rd Street and Compton Avenue.

Authorities stated that the motorcycle was traveling southbound on Compton Avenue while a vehicle was traveling eastbound on 53rd Street when the collision occurred.

The motorcyclist was ejected from the bike and landed on the roadway. Paramedics transported him to a hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. His identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

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