![[05-06-2025] Motorcyclist Killed in Crash at 120th Street and Freeman Avenue in Hawthorne](https://ak1.to//YvV6v.webp)
A motorcyclist was killed after broadsiding a sedan at the intersection of 120th Street and Freeman Avenue in Hawthorne on Tuesday night, May 6, 2025.
According to the Hawthorne Police Department, officers responded to reports of a collision involving a motorcyclist just before 9:00 p.m. near the intersection, located between Hawthorne Boulevard and Prairie Avenue.
Upon arrival, officers found a heavily damaged motorcycle, a sedan, and the unresponsive motorcyclist lying in the roadway.
Emergency personnel provided medical aid at the scene and transported the motorcyclist to a nearby trauma center, where they were later pronounced deceased. Authorities have not yet released the identity of the motorcyclist.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on 120th Street when the sedan attempted to cross northbound at Cedar Avenue, resulting in the collision.
The crash remains under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed whether impairment was a factor.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
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