Highland Park, CA - 40-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Killed After Being Struck by Sedan

Highland Park, CA (September 30, 2026) - A 40-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck and killed by a sedan in the 4500 block of North Figueroa Street around 11 p.m. on September 30, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Police said the gray sedan was traveling northbound in the second traffic lane. The man was riding an e-bike in the same direction.

The man was ejected off the bicycle and collided with the roadway, according to LAPD. The driver of the sedan remained at the scene and was cooperating with investigators.

The crash is under investigation.

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

Fatal E-Bike Accidents in Los Angeles, California

When an e-bike rider is killed, the family may have a wrongful death claim even while police are still investigating. These points matter early.

• Who may bring a claim: California law lets certain family members, including a spouse, domestic partner, and children, file a wrongful death claim (CCP § 377.60).
• Who may be liable: The driver, and any other party whose conduct contributed, depending on what the investigation finds.
• What investigators examine: Vehicle speed, lane position, lighting, driver attention, and the point of impact.
• Evidence that can disappear fast: Business security cameras, doorbell video, dash camera footage, the sedan's event data recorder, and 911 recordings.
• Fault: California follows pure comparative fault. A family can still recover if the rider is found partly responsible, though the award is reduced by that share.

The crash happened on September 30, 2026. Wrongful death claims in California must generally be filed within two years (CCP § 335.1), which puts the deadline at September 30, 2028.

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