Los Angeles, CA – Motorcyclist Hurt in Crash on I-5 at Penrose St.

Los Angeles, CA (April 13, 2024) – The California Highway Patrol was called to the scene of a motorcycle accident with injuries on Friday evening, April 12th. The accident occurred around 10:00 p.m. in the northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway near the intersection with Penrose Street.

According to a report, a motorcyclist and a car collided with one another. There is no information on what caused the accident to take place at this time. The motorcycle rider was hurt in the accident and was transported to a nearby hospital to receive treatment for their injuries. There is no word on the victim’s condition or the extent of their injuries at this time. No other injuries were reported as a result of the accident. The road was partially closed while the crash was investigated. Drivers were advised to avoid the scene and to find alternate routes of travel if possible. An investigation remains ongoing. No further information has been released.

We would like to offer our thoughts and best wishes to the victim of this motorcycle crash in Los Angeles. We hope for a complete and speedy recovery.

Motorcycle Accidents in California 

Motorcycle accident in California are, unfortunately, quite common. According to recent statistics, approximately 10,500 motorcycle collisions take place each year in our state. Over 8,000 of these accidents will result in injuries and many of the injuries are sustained by innocent victims. Drivers of other vehicles often fail to see or yield to motorcyclist, thus causing an accident. A motorcycle crash can result in serious and life-altering injuries, such as:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Broken bones and soft tissue injuries
• Neck and spinal cord trauma
• Scarring and road rash
• Disfigurement
• Death

Following a California motorcycle crash, victims often have questions surrounding their situation and their legal rights. If you were not at fault or were only partly at fault for the accident, you could be entitled to compensation for your losses. However, before taking any steps to handle your case, you should speak with a skilled and experienced California motorcycle accident lawyer at the soonest possible time.

Here at Benji Personal Injury, we proudly represent accident victims who have been affected by the negligence of other drivers. Our team knows that a crash can impact you in multiple different ways. We are here to fight for your legal rights and to help you obtain the compensation and the justice that you deserve. Our firm has successfully represented hundreds of clients following serious collisions and we would be honored to help you as well.

We are standing by to speak with you at any time. Our consultations are always free for all potential and prospective clients. There is absolutely no financial obligation on your part until we have obtained a recovery. When you need a tough and aggressive law firm, we can help you get the compensation that you need. To schedule your time to speak with one of our Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyers, please reach out to us using our online intake form or give us a call at (310) 362-6425.