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Major Injury Traffic Collision December 24, 2017
Major Injury Traffic Collision December 24, 2017 
On December 24, 2017, at approximately 5:43 p.m., officers from the Torrance Police Department responded to a major injury traffic collision involving a motorcycle and vehicle on Hawthorne Boulevard and Emerald Street in the City of Torrance.
On arrival, officers discovered that a 2003 Honda Accord Sedan, driven by a 52-year-old female resident from the City of Hawthorne had collided with a 2007 Honda CBR600 motorcycle, ridden by a 52-year-old male resident from the City of Torrance.
The initial investigation indicates both vehicles were travelling northbound on Hawthorne Boulevard approaching Emerald Street when the collision occurred. According to statements and physical evidence at the scene it appears the Honda Sedan was attempting to make a right turn onto eastbound Emerald Street from an improper lane position when it collided with the motorcyclist.
The motorcyclist, who sustained major injuries was treated by Torrance Fire Department personnel at the scene and transported to a local hospital where he is listed in critical condition. The sole occupant of the Honda Sedan was not injured in the collision. Alcohol or Drugs do not appear to be a factor in the collision at this time.
Northbound Hawthorne Boulevard between Torrance Boulevard and Garnet Street was closed for approximately three hours during the collision investigation.
On arrival, officers discovered that a 2003 Honda Accord Sedan, driven by a 52-year-old female resident from the City of Hawthorne had collided with a 2007 Honda CBR600 motorcycle, ridden by a 52-year-old male resident from the City of Torrance.
The initial investigation indicates both vehicles were travelling northbound on Hawthorne Boulevard approaching Emerald Street when the collision occurred. According to statements and physical evidence at the scene it appears the Honda Sedan was attempting to make a right turn onto eastbound Emerald Street from an improper lane position when it collided with the motorcyclist.
The motorcyclist, who sustained major injuries was treated by Torrance Fire Department personnel at the scene and transported to a local hospital where he is listed in critical condition. The sole occupant of the Honda Sedan was not injured in the collision. Alcohol or Drugs do not appear to be a factor in the collision at this time.
Northbound Hawthorne Boulevard between Torrance Boulevard and Garnet Street was closed for approximately three hours during the collision investigation.
This collision is being investigated by the Torrance Police Department’s Traffic Division under the command of Captain Martin Vukotic, Commander of the Special Operations Bureau. Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact the Torrance Police Department’s Traffic Division at (310) 618-5557.
Lieutenant Jeremiah Hart Traffic and Special Events Division
Lieutenant Jeremiah Hart Traffic and Special Events Division
Address/Location
Torrance Police Department
3300 Civic Center Dr
Torrance, CA 90503
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 310-328-3456