Police Seek Witnesses To Deadly Motorcycle Crash In Torrance

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA – Police sought witnesses Wednesday to a fatal collision involving a motorcycle in Torrance Tuesday night. The crash was reported about 7:50 p.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Anza Avenue, according to Torrance police Lt. Jeremiah Hart.

"On arrival, officers discovered that a silver, 2000 Toyota SUV and a white, 2016 KTM motorcycle had collided ...," Hart said. "Based on witness and driver statements, the initial investigation indicates the Toyota SUV was traveling northbound on Anza Avenue, making a left, westbound turn onto Sepulveda Boulevard when it collided with the KTM motorcycle, which was southbound on Anza Avenue."

The rider, a 58-year-old man from Lomita, was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead, Hart said.

The name of the motorcyclist was withheld pending notification of his next of kin.

"The driver and sole occupant of the Toyota was treated by Torrance Fire Department personnel at the scene and released," Hart said.

The intersection remained closed for about four hours following the crash, he said.

The intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Anza Avenue was closed in all directions

Anyone with information about the collision was urged to call the Torrance Police Department's Traffic Division at (310) 618-5557.

City News Service and Patch staffer Emily Holland contributed to this post; Image via Shutterstock