Los Angeles, California (August 31, 2025) — One person was killed and another injured following a collision involving a motorcycle and a car on the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles Sunday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Incident Details: The crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. in the freeway’s southbound lanes near West Florence Avenue. Responding paramedics with the Los Angeles Fire Department pronounced one person dead at the scene. On Monday, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified the deceased victim as 35-year-old Jisela Sifuentes. Authorities have not clarified whether Sifuentes was riding the motorcycle or inside the vehicle at the time of the collision. Another individual involved in the crash was transported to a nearby hospital, though their condition has not been disclosed. CHP officers issued a SigAlert at approximately 8 p.m., closing all southbound lanes for at least three hours while investigators worked to document the scene and determine the cause.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: Crashes involving motorcycles often present complex questions about fault because riders are particularly vulnerable, and collisions with larger vehicles frequently result in catastrophic injuries or death. In this case, investigators must determine how the collision unfolded, whether it involved unsafe lane changes, excessive speed, distraction, or other forms of negligence. Accident reconstruction specialists may analyze skid marks, vehicle positioning, and witness accounts to establish liability.
In cases like this, liability may extend beyond an individual driver. Manufacturers or maintenance providers could also be investigated if the motorcycle or vehicle experienced a mechanical failure. Additionally, roadway conditions and traffic control measures sometimes play a role in freeway crashes, particularly when lanes are congested or when signage is unclear. A thorough investigation is essential to uncover all contributing factors and ensure that victims and their families receive a full accounting of what happened.
Motorcycle and car collisions on high-speed freeways are especially dangerous, often leaving families grappling with sudden, life-altering losses. Pursuing justice through civil claims can help provide accountability and financial support during overwhelming grief.
From a civil perspective, the family of Jisela Sifuentes may have grounds to pursue a wrongful death claim if another party is found responsible for the crash. Such a claim could provide compensation for funeral expenses, lost income, and the profound emotional toll of losing a loved one. The surviving injured victim may also be entitled to bring a motorcycle accident claim or personal injury action to cover medical costs, rehabilitation, and other damages.
I extend my deepest condolences to the family of Jisela Sifuentes and hope for the recovery of the individual injured in this crash.
Source: CBS Los Angeles