According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 7:26 p.m. near Beach Street and Firestone Boulevard.

Florence-Graham Motorcycle Crash
Authorities Investigating Deadly Motorcycle Collision at Los Angeles Intersection

, CA. – A motorcyclist was killed after colliding with an SUV Friday evening near an intersection in the city's Florence-Graham neighborhood.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash occurred around 7:26 p.m. near Beach Street and Firestone Boulevard.

A motorcycle and a gray 2009 Toyota RAV4 were involved in the accident.

First responders found the rider unresponsive and not breathing.

Despite trying life-saving measures, paramedics pronounced the motorcyclist dead at the scene.

Both vehicles were towed away from the scene.

Traffic lanes in the area were shut down following the crash.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.