The wreck occurred at around 11 p.m. on March 28, 2026, on Reseda Boulevard near Beaufait Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Traffic Bureau
Porter Ranch, CA – A 22-year-old motorcycle rider who was killed in a Saturday night crash when he crashed into a car making a U-turn in front of him in the Porter Ranch area of Los Angeles was identified Tuesday.
The Los Angeles County Office of the Medical Examiner identified the victim as Kevin Montiel.
The wreck occurred at around 11 p.m. on March 28, 2026, on Reseda Boulevard near Beaufait Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Traffic Bureau.
The accident remains under investigation.
ORIGINAL STORY
Porter Ranch, CA – A male rider was killed after colliding with a vehicle on Reseda Boulevard in Porter Ranch, Los Angeles County, late Saturday night.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Traffic Bureau, the accident happened at around 11 p.m. on March 28, 2026, on Reseda Boulevard near Beaufait Avenue.
Reportedly, the driver of the car was making a U-turn from northbound Reseda Boulevard to the southbound side when the car was broadsided by the motorcycle.
The male rider, whose name was not released, died at the scene.
Additional details about the accident were not provided.
An investigation into the collision is underway.
Los Angeles County experiences a high number of motorcycle crashes each year. Data from NHTSA shows that about 125 motorcyclist fatalities and over 750 serious injuries occurred in Los Angeles in 2023, making it the deadliest county in California for riders.
Motorcycle collisions remain particularly dangerous. Motorcyclists are 28 times more likely to die per mile traveled than passenger car occupants, and they account for about 14% of traffic deaths despite representing a small fraction of vehicles. The leading factors in these crashes include speeding, alcohol use, and collisions with other vehicles, reflecting persistent risks that make motorcycle safety a major concern for Los Angeles roads.
Families who have lost a loved one in a fatal accident are encouraged to seek legal guidance to understand their rights and options.