Motorcyclist Derek Todd Richardson, 34, killed after crashing into SUV following police chase at Leimert and Martin Luther King Jr. boulevards in Leimert Park, Los Angeles, California
Modified Date:
Tue, 09/26/2017 - 5:05pmAccident Date:
Thursday, March 10, 2016MOTORCYCLIST KILLED AFTER BRIEF POLICE CHASE IN LEIMERT PARK
The high-speed chase began around 10:50 p.m. near Crenshaw Boulevard and 50th Street when police spotted a group of motorcyclists performing wheelies in the street.
Police say one of the motorcyclists nearly hit an LAPD officer's patrol car while performing a wheelie and then took off.
Motorcyclist killed crashing into car in police chase
The death investigation was being handled by LAPD’s South Traffic Division. Anyone with information on the crash was asked to call police at (323) 421-2540.
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Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Derek Todd Richardson
City:
Leimert Park, CACounty:
Los Angeles County, CAArea:
Los Angeles, CA
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