Motorcyclist Killed in East L.A.

In East Los Angeles, police say that a motorcycle rider was killed during an accident that took place in the northbound Long Beach 710 Freeway.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the man was in his 20s and he died at the scene of the motorcycle accident.  The collision took place at approximately 8:00 AM near Olympic Boulevard, said CHP Officer Krystal Carter.  At this time, the name of the victim has not been released.

While police looked into the accident, three lanes remained blocked.  However, a preliminary report stated that the biker hit the trailer portion of a big rig truck.

If you have been involved in a serious motorcycle accident that left you injured or in a state of constant suffering, it is to your advantage to meet with a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible.  In some cases, victims are allowed to obtain compensation if their accidents were caused by other people's negligence.