Gardena, CA - Police Investigating After Motorcyclist Critically Injured in Collision With Pickup

Gardena, California (September 28, 2026) - Shortly before 6 p.m. on September 28, a motorcycle and a GMC pickup collided at El Segundo Boulevard and Budlong Avenue, leaving the motorcyclist in critical condition, according to the Gardena Police Department.

The motorcyclist was taken to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. The motorcycle's passenger had minor injuries. The pickup driver was not hurt.

Police said all parties involved remained at the scene. The pickup driver cooperated with detectives during the investigation.

The Gardena Police Department Traffic Bureau is investigating. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. V. Gomez or Investigator J. Zamudio at 310-217-6189.

This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.

Motorcycle Accidents in Gardena, California

Police have not said what caused this crash. Crashes at intersections often turn on right of way, speed, and whether the driver saw the motorcycle.

• Two people were injured: The rider and the passenger may each have a separate claim.
• Who may be liable: The pickup driver, the driver's employer if the truck was being used for work, or another party, depending on what the investigation finds.
• What investigators examine: Signal timing, point of impact, speed, sight lines, and any available video from nearby businesses.
• Preserve evidence: Keep the motorcycle and the rider's gear unrepaired and unwashed, and save all medical records.
• Insurance companies: Do not give a recorded statement to the pickup driver's insurer before speaking with an attorney.
• Fault: California follows pure comparative fault. A rider can still recover if found partly responsible, though the award is reduced by that share.

The crash happened on September 28, 2026. Personal injury claims in California must generally be filed within two years (CCP § 335.1), which puts the deadline at September 28, 2028.

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