Los Angeles, CA — June 11, 2025, One person was killed following a bus accident that occurred at around 5:17 A.M. on Washington Boulevard.

According to reports, a motorcycle was traveling in the area of Washington Boulevard and Alameda Street, when it collided with a bus, though how this occurred is currently unknown.

When first responders arrived at the scene they pronounced the motorcycle rider is deceased, and it does not appear that anyone else was injured in the crash. The identity of the deceased has not been released, and authorities of have not released the status of the investigation.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

Motorcycle crashes involving larger vehicles often leave more questions than answers, especially when there are no clear witnesses and the rider doesn't survive. These situations demand a thorough review—not only to understand what went wrong, but to make sure no key detail is overlooked.

1. Did the authorities thoroughly investigate the crash?
In a case like this, with only one person involved in the impact and limited available statements, it's essential that investigators do more than just document the scene. They should reconstruct the movement of both vehicles using physical evidence like tire marks, debris scatter, and impact angles. Reviewing bus dashcam footage and interviewing the driver and any passengers can also help clarify the rider’s path and timing. Without a detailed forensic breakdown, assumptions might take the place of facts.

2. Has anyone looked into the possibility that a vehicle defect caused the crash?
It’s easy to assume rider error in these cases, but motorcycles are mechanically complex, and even small malfunctions—like brake failure or a stuck throttle—can be catastrophic. The motorcycle should be fully inspected to rule out any issues with control systems or tire integrity. Likewise, any defect in the bus’s response systems, such as braking or turn signaling, needs to be evaluated, even if the damage doesn’t suggest a malfunction at first glance.

3. Has all the electronic data relating to the crash been collected?
A bus may have onboard systems that log speed, braking, and steering inputs—data that can clarify what happened just before impact. Some motorcycles also carry event recorders, and GPS or phone records can supplement the timeline. Video from traffic or nearby business cameras could also prove valuable. Without collecting and syncing this data, much of the incident remains open to speculation.

Clarity in situations like this comes from effort, not assumption. When a motorcyclist is the only one who doesn’t walk away, it’s even more important to make sure no part of the investigation is rushed or ignored.

Takeaways:

• Full scene reconstructions are critical in motorcycle and bus collisions.
• Both vehicles should be inspected for possible mechanical failures.
• Camera footage and electronic records may hold the only neutral account of the crash.