The incident occurred around 12:29 a.m. at South Atlantic Avenue and East Rose Street.

Erick Pineda
Erick Pineda Killed in East Compton Motorcycle Crash at S Atlantic Ave and E Rose St

East , CA – The motorcyclist who was killed in a two-vehicle collision at a Compton intersection early Monday morning has been identified.

The Office of Medical Examiner identified the deceased person as 38-year-old Erick Perez Pineda.

Erick Pineda was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash happened at about 12:29 a.m. on July 21 at the intersection of South Atlantic Avenue and East Rose Street, and involved a motorcycle and a car.

Original Story

East Compton, CA – One person was killed in a that happened early Monday morning at an intersection in East Compton, the California Highway Patrol reported.

The incident occurred around 12:29 a.m. at South Atlantic Avenue and East Rose Street.

A motorcycle and a Dodge Caravan were involved in the collision.

One person died in the accident, as per the report.

No other details were given, but an investigation is ongoing.