Police in Gardena Friday were investigating a crash between a motorcycle and a car that left the rider with significant injuries.
The crash was reported about 8:05 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of El Segundo Boulevard and Purche Avenue, according to Gardena Police Department Traffic Bureau Lt. Matt Hassoldt.
“Upon arrival, officers located a motorcyclist down in the roadway,” Hassoldt said in a news release. “The motorcyclist was unconscious and had significant injuries.”
The downed rider was in critical condition when taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center by Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel.
The driver of the sedan was not injured, according to Hassoldt, who said the GPD Traffic Bureau is investigating.
He urged anyone with additional information related to the crash to contact Sgt. Gomez at 310-217-6122 or
Investigator Zamudio at 310-217-6189 while referencing report No. T26-1693.