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SOUTH LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles County, Calif., Oct. 9, 2026 — A motorcyclist was injured Thursday afternoon, October 8, when a four-vehicle crash shut down lanes on eastbound I-105 near the I-110 interchange, according to the California Highway Patrol. The collision reportedly began as a crash between a black Audi Q7 and a motorcycle before two more vehicles became involved.
The California Highway Patrol said the motorcycle went down in the number one and number two lanes just west of Central Avenue. Traffic logs indicate a gray BMW and a gray Tesla were also pulled into the collision, bringing the total to four vehicles involved. The crash blocked the HOV lane and the number one lane on the eastbound freeway, backing up traffic through the interchange area.
The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the scene.
A tow company was requested to clear at least one vehicle from the scene.
Investigators continue reviewing the collision. We hope those who were hurt make a full recovery.
Why Left-Turning Cars and Lane-Change Crashes Put Motorcyclists at Risk
Multi-vehicle crashes involving a motorcycle often start with a single, ordinary driving error: someone misjudges a gap, changes lanes without a full check, or brakes hard and triggers a chain reaction behind them. On a freeway, a motorcycle is smaller and harder to spot in mirrors than a car, especially when it’s riding alongside or just behind a vehicle in an adjacent lane. Once a rider goes down, following vehicles often have only seconds to react, which is how one initial collision can pull in several more cars.
Road surface conditions matter more for motorcycles than for any other vehicle on the freeway. A patch of loose gravel, a painted lane line, spilled fluid, or a pothole that a car’s four tires simply absorb can cause a motorcycle’s two-wheel contact patch to lose grip instantly. Riders have far less margin to correct for a sudden slide, and a bike that goes down in a live travel lane becomes an obstacle that trailing traffic may not see in time to stop.
According to the California Office of Traffic Safety, motorcycle fatalities decreased from 649 in 2022 to 583 in 2023. Even with that improvement, the physics of a crash involving a rider and multiple passenger vehicles remain lopsided: the rider has no frame or airbags between them and the pavement, while the drivers around them are largely protected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are motorcycle crashes more likely to cause serious injury?
Riders have no seatbelt, airbag, or metal frame to absorb impact. Even a low-speed get-off can throw a rider onto pavement or into another vehicle’s path, which tends to produce more serious injuries than a typical car-to-car collision at the same speed.
How do left-turning cars cause motorcycle collisions?
A common pattern involves a driver turning left across an intersection or merging into a lane without spotting an oncoming or adjacent motorcycle, often because the bike’s narrow profile is easy to miss in a quick glance or mirror check.
What can drivers do to watch for motorcycles?
Checking twice before changing lanes or turning, allowing extra following distance behind a bike, and avoiding reliance on a single mirror glance all help. Motorcycles close distance faster than they appear to from a car.
What should a rider do after a motorcycle crash?
Move out of traffic if possible, call 911, and avoid removing riding gear or a helmet unless a trained responder advises it, since gear removal can worsen neck or spine injuries. Get checked by a medical provider even if pain is not immediate.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Crash in South Los Angeles, CA
If you’re involved in or witness a motorcycle crash in South Los Angeles, your first priority is safety: move to the shoulder or a protected area if you’re able, and call 911 right away so paramedics and the California Highway Patrol can respond. Freeway shoulders and HOV lanes are dangerous places to linger, so stay alert to passing traffic while you wait for help.
Even if injuries seem minor at the scene, follow up with a medical evaluation within a day or two. Adrenaline can mask pain from road rash, fractures, or head impact, and some injuries don’t show symptoms until hours later. Keep records of any treatment, and if a police report was filed, request a copy once it’s available for your own records.
