On Friday, November 29, at approximately 5:00 pm, Culver City police responded to Washington Boulevard and Higuera Street regarding a major-injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a motorcycle. Culver City Fire Department personnel rendered medical aid and transported the motorcyclist to a nearby hospital, where the motorcyclist succumbed to the injuries sustained in the collision. Culver City Police Traffic Investigators and Forensics responded to investigate the collision. The vehicle's driver remained at the scene and fully cooperated with the investigation. The collision required the temporary closure of Washington Boulevard, Higuera Street, and Robertson Boulevard to process the scene and collect evidence. The initial findings indicate that the motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on Washington Boulevard when they collided with the vehicle, making a turn at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Higuera Street. Investigation into the cause of the collision is still underway. The motorcyclist's identity is withheld, pending notification to the next of kin. Anyone who witnessed the collision or may have been in the area with a vehicle that could have captured video of the collision is encouraged to contact Sergeant Houck at (310) 253-6260 or email [email protected]. For media inquiries regarding this incident, please contact the Culver City Police Department Public Information Officer, Jennifer Atenza, at (310) 253- 6120 or email [email protected].
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