Los Angeles, CA - 49-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Broadway-Manchester Hit-and-Run

Los Angeles, California (August 16, 2026) - A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Sunday morning in the Broadway-Manchester neighborhood of South Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

LAPD said the crash happened around 3:35 a.m., when a 49-year-old man riding his motorcycle south on Broadway, just south of 91st Street, was making a U-turn when he was struck by a white sedan.

The man suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. He has not been identified pending notification of next of kin.

The driver of the white sedan fled the area in an unknown direction and has not been located, police said.

LAPD is reminding motorists that anyone involved in a collision is required to stop, remain at the scene, and notify emergency services. A reward of up to $50,000 is available for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the driver responsible.

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

Fatal Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accidents in Los Angeles, California

Even when the driver who caused a fatal crash has not been found, California law gives victims and their families options.

• Uninsured motorist coverage on the victim's own policy may apply when the at-fault driver cannot be identified or has no insurance
• LAPD's Traffic Division, along with any nearby surveillance or traffic camera footage, is often the best early lead in identifying a hit-and-run driver
• A $50,000 reward has been offered for information leading to an arrest, and tips can come from anyone, not just witnesses at the scene
• Once identified, the driver can be held civilly liable for the crash separate from any criminal hit-and-run charges

Under California law, personal injury and wrongful death claims generally must be filed within two years of the date of the crash (CCP 335.1; CCP 377.60). For this case, that deadline falls on August 16, 2028.

Contact Our California Hit-and-Run Accident Attorneys

Learning that the driver who killed your family member simply drove away, and still has not been found, adds a particular kind of frustration to an already devastating loss.

Christian Contreras Law has represented families in fatal hit-and-run cases across California and taken cases to trial, recovering more than $200 million for clients to date.

Surveillance footage near Broadway and 91st Street, along with any nearby doorbell or dash camera video, is the kind of evidence that gets overwritten or deleted within days, so acting quickly matters here.

There is no cost to speak with our office, and you owe us nothing unless we recover money for your family.

Why Injured Clients Trust Christian Contreras Law

• $200M+ recovered for clients
• More than $30M recovered in 2025 alone
• Takes cases to trial with 7+ jury trials each year
• Bilingual representation in English and Spanish
• Featured by ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, and Telemundo
• Perfect 5.0 Star Client Rating

Find Out Who Is Responsible, Call (866) 836-6588

Legal Disclaimer

This page is attorney advertising and is provided for general informational purposes only. It is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Incident information is based on publicly available reports and may change as the investigation continues. The Law Offices of Christian Contreras is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any law enforcement or emergency response agency. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, and no outcome is promised or implied.