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LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles County, Calif., Oct. 11, 2026 — A motorcyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run crash on Saturday afternoon, October 10, on southbound Interstate 110 at the West 37th Street on-ramp in Los Angeles, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported shortly before 2 p.m. The rider told responders a white Chevrolet van traveled along the roadway and struck his motorcycle. The reporting party said the collision was intentional, though that claim has not been independently confirmed.
The motorcyclist was found over on the right shoulder along the on-ramp, the log shows. Fire personnel were called to the scene, and the rider was transported to a hospital. The van did not stay at the scene and has not been located.
A tow was requested for the motorcycle, and the vehicle was later cleared from the roadway. The incident remains under investigation, and no arrests have been announced. Authorities have not released the rider's name, age, or current condition.
We hope those who were hurt recover fully and quickly.
Motorcycle Fatalities and What the Numbers Show
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, motorcycle fatalities decreased from 649 in 2022 to 583 in 2023. That roughly 10% drop came even as ridership and overall vehicle miles traveled in the state remained largely steady, suggesting the decline reflects more than just fewer riders on the road.
Hit-and-run cases add a separate layer to that picture. Motorcyclists are harder for other drivers to spot than cars, and when a crash involves a fleeing vehicle, investigators often depend on witness accounts, surveillance footage, or vehicle debris to identify who was involved. That makes outcomes in these cases less predictable than in crashes where both parties remain at the scene.
Statewide totals also mask where the risk concentrates. Urban freeway corridors and interchange areas, including on- and off-ramps where speed differences between vehicles are greatest, continue to appear frequently in CHP crash data involving motorcycles.
Frequently Asked Questions
What protective gear reduces injury for riders?
A DOT-approved helmet, abrasion-resistant jacket and pants, gloves, and over-the-ankle boots all reduce the severity of injuries in a crash. Helmets in particular lower the risk of head injury and death.
What are the most common causes of motorcycle accidents?
Common factors include other drivers failing to see a motorcycle, unsafe lane changes, following too closely, and left-turning vehicles crossing a rider's path. Speed and impairment also play a role in many crashes.
Why are motorcycle crashes more likely to cause serious injury?
Riders have no outer frame, airbags, or seatbelts to absorb the impact of a crash. Even at moderate speeds, a rider can be thrown from the bike or into the path of another vehicle, increasing the risk of serious injury compared to a crash between two enclosed vehicles.
How do left-turning cars cause motorcycle collisions?
A driver turning left at an intersection or driveway may misjudge a motorcycle's speed or distance, or simply not see it, and turn directly into its path. These crashes are among the most common types involving motorcycles and cars.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Los Angeles, CA
If you're involved in a motorcycle crash, try to move to a safe location and call 911 right away, even if injuries seem minor at first. Some injuries, including concussions or internal injuries, aren't obvious immediately.
Get checked by a medical professional as soon as possible and keep records of any treatment. If another vehicle fled the scene, try to note any details you can, a license plate, color, make, or direction of travel, and share them with responding officers.
File a police report if one hasn't already been started, and ask for the report number so you can follow up later. Riders in Los Angeles can also contact the CHP's local office directly for updates on an open hit-and-run investigation.
