Rider Dead, Passenger Injured after Los Angeles Motorcycle Crash on Sunset Boulevard

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 6, 2021) – Thursday afternoon, a 30-year-old man was killed in a deadly motorcycle crash on Sunset Boulevard.

The incident happened just before 2:15 p.m. July 2, at the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Glenroy Avenue, near UCLA.

According to police, a 30-year-old Sacramento man was riding a motorcycle westbound on Sunset Boulevard when he lost control at the intersection of Glenroy Avenue and collided with a Volvo.

The impact threw both the rider and his passenger, a 36-year-old Sacramento woman, off the bike.

When first responders arrived on the scene, they took the motorcyclist and his passenger to the hospital. Later, the motorcyclist died as a result of his injuries.

Meanwhile, the Volvo driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities.

At this time, it is unknown whether speed, drugs, or alcohol played a role in the crash. However, an active investigation is underway.


The attorneys at Sweet James would like to extend their sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time.


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