Ernest Ridgle Obituary, Death – A 54-year-old motorcyclist tragically lost his life in a crash involving a bus and another vehicle in Gardena, with authorities identifying him as Ernest Ridgle, a resident of Moreno Valley. The incident took place around 6:10 p.m. on Saturday at the intersection of Western Avenue and 139th Street, as reported by the Gardena Police Department.
According to police, Ridgle was riding his motorcycle southbound on Western Avenue when he collided with a bus, which was stopped at the time. After the initial impact, Ridgle’s motorcycle continued forward and struck another vehicle. Paramedics arrived quickly at the scene; however, they pronounced the motorcyclist dead on-site due to the severity of his injuries.
Fortunately, no other injuries were reported among the occupants of the bus or the other vehicle involved in the accident. The Gardena Police Department has encouraged anyone who may have information about the crash to reach out to them at the provided phone numbers, 310-349-2700 or 310-217-6189, as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal incident.