HARBOR CITY, CA – The Los Angeles Police Department is conducting an urgent search for two hit-and-run drivers who fled the scene of a horrific chain-reaction crash that killed a 35-year-old motorcyclist, Sergio Maya, on Thursday afternoon in Harbor City. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office officially identified Sergio Maya as the victim of the brutal collision, which occurred on a notoriously dangerous stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway.

The incident is a tragic example of the deadly consequences of reckless driving and the shocking cowardice of drivers who fail to stop and render aid. The investigation into the death of Sergio Maya is now a top priority for the LAPD’s South Traffic Division as they seek to bring the responsible parties to justice.

The Chain-Reaction Crash That Killed Sergio Maya

The complex and fatal incident unfolded at approximately 12:55 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at the intersection of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) and Western Avenue. According to the LAPD’s preliminary investigation, the sequence of events began when a silver van, traveling westbound on the PCH, made a sudden turn directly into the path of Sergio Maya, who was riding his motorcycle eastbound.

The van and the motorcycle collided, and the force of the impact sent Maya and his bike out of control. Tragically, the ordeal was not over. As he lay on the roadway, Sergio Maya was then struck by a second vehicle, described as an older model pickup truck, which was also traveling westbound.

In a shocking display of disregard for human life, both the driver of the silver van and the driver of the pickup truck fled the scene without stopping, leaving Sergio Maya critically injured on the pavement. Despite the rapid arrival of Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics, his injuries were too severe, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Search for Justice for Sergio Maya: The LAPD Investigation

The LAPD’s Hit-and-Run investigation team is now piecing together evidence to identify the two fugitive drivers. Their primary focus is on locating the two vehicles involved: the silver van that initiated the crash and the older model pickup truck that delivered the secondary impact.

Detectives are canvassing the heavily commercialized area around PCH and Western Avenue for any surveillance video that may have captured the collision, the vehicles, or their license plates. They are also making a public appeal for witnesses who may have seen the crash or observed the vehicles fleeing the area. The search for the drivers who killed Sergio Maya is a critical and time-sensitive operation.

Under California law, drivers involved in a collision that results in injury or death are required to stop immediately, render aid, and exchange information. Fleeing the scene of such a crash is a felony offense. The City of Los Angeles also has a standing reward program that offers up to $50,000 for information that leads to the identification, arrest, and conviction of suspects in fatal hit-and-run cases.

The Dangerous Reality of PCH: A Community’s Concern

The tragic death of Sergio Maya has once again highlighted the extreme dangers of the Pacific Coast Highway, a major artery known for high speeds, heavy traffic, and frequent, often fatal, collisions. For motorcyclists like Sergio Maya, the risks are exponentially higher, as they are more exposed and vulnerable to the consequences of other drivers’ negligence.

Community members and safety advocates have long called for increased safety measures along corridors like the PCH, but hit-and-run incidents remain a chronic and deadly problem across Los Angeles. This case, involving two separate drivers who both chose to flee, has sparked particular outrage and renewed calls for accountability.

Remembering Sergio Maya

While the investigation focuses on finding the culprits, a family is left to mourn the senseless loss of a loved one. Sergio Maya was a 35-year-old man whose life was violently and unjustly cut short. The grief of his family and friends is compounded by the painful knowledge that the individuals responsible for his death showed him no compassion and are still at large. The community now waits and hopes that the investigation will bring answers and a measure of justice for the memory of Sergio Maya.