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Motorcyclist Killed in Century Freeway Crash in Hawthorne

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Published by Beverly Law
October 1, 2026 · 4 min read
Century Freeway (105) near Crenshaw Blvd on-ramp, Hawthorne, CA
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Street View of the eastbound Century (105) Freeway near the Crenshaw Boulevard on-ramp, Hawthorne. Source: Google Maps.
KEY DETAILS
DATE & TIME
Thursday, October 1, 2026, at about 2:56 a.m.
LOCATION
Century Freeway (105) near Crenshaw Blvd on-ramp, Hawthorne, CA
VICTIM
One motorcyclist, a 28-year-old man, was killed; pronounced dead at the scene
ROAD CLOSURES
Road closures were not reported by the sources
INVESTIGATION
The California Highway Patrol is investigating; the cause has not been determined
UPDATE — October 6, 2026

A motorcyclist died after colliding with a vehicle on the eastbound Century (105) Freeway near the Crenshaw Boulevard on-ramp in Hawthorne. The crash happened around 2:56 a.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2026. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The California Highway Patrol says the cause of the collision remains under investigation.

According to MyNewsLA.com, the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office has identified the 28-year-old motorcyclist. MyNewsLA.com also reported that a CHP spokesperson said the cause of the collision was under investigation. Earlier coverage from the same outlet said all eastbound lanes near the on-ramp were closed and a SigAlert was issued. Details about the other vehicle have not been released, and the cause of the crash has not been determined.

A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a vehicle on the eastbound Century (105) Freeway in Hawthorne early Thursday, October 1, 2026. The crash happened around 2:56 a.m. near the Crenshaw Boulevard on-ramp, and the rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the collision has not been determined.

According to MyNewsLA.com, the Los Angeles County medical examiner’s office identified the rider, a 28-year-old man, and the California Highway Patrol is investigating what caused the crash. The outlet did not report details about the other vehicle or its driver. Families affected by a loss like this may have legal options, and Beverly Law offers free consultations with no fee unless we win.

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Where It Happened

Eastbound Century (I-105) Freeway near the Crenshaw Boulevard on-ramp, Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California

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What the Law Says

California Vehicle Code 22350, the basic speed law, says no one may drive faster than is reasonable or prudent given weather, visibility, traffic, and the condition of the road. Drivers are expected to adjust to conditions, including at night, whatever the posted limit. Whether this section applies to any driver in this crash depends on what the investigation finds.

California Code of Civil Procedure 377.60 explains who may bring a wrongful death action, including the decedent’s personal representative and certain surviving family members. These claims can seek compensation when a death is caused by someone else’s wrongful act or neglect. Strict filing deadlines apply, so families should get legal guidance early.

This summary is general information, not legal advice. Every case depends on its specific facts.

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