SAN FERNANDO, California — A tragic incident unfolded Wednesday night in the San Fernando Valley, when a fatal motorcycle crash claimed the life of one person and critically injured another, in the early evening of February 28, 2024.
According to reports received by the Los Angeles Fire Department around 7:20 pm, the deadly collision occurred in the 7000 block of Woodley Avenue, situated between Hart Street and Sherman Way in Van Nuys. Video footage captured by Sky5 depicted the aftermath of the crash, showcasing a significant police presence at the scene as investigators worked to unravel the sequence of events leading to the fatal incident.
The wreckage of a motorcycle lay strewn in the middle of the street, while a silver four-door SUV, visibly damaged on its rear and passenger side, was nearby, indicating the severity of the collision. Debris from the crash littered Woodley Avenue, painting a grim picture of the impact.
Surveillance footage revealed the moments leading up to the crash, showing the SUV’s driver executing a left-hand turn in front of the oncoming motorcycle, resulting in the collision. Authorities confirmed that the driver of the SUV remained at the scene and was cooperating with law enforcement officials.
Tragically, one of the motorcycle passengers was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other individual was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. It remains unclear whether the deceased was the driver or passenger of the motorcycle.
In the wake of the incident, all lanes of Woodley Avenue near Hart Street were closed to facilitate a thorough investigation by police. Thankfully, no additional injuries were reported, though authorities have provided no further details at this time.
