La Mirada~A motorcyclist was killed in a rush-hour accident at Valley View Avenue and Bora Drive in La Mirada yesterday morning about 8:00 a.m.

The motorcycle was traveling southbound on Valley View Avenue when it collided with the van, driven by Virginia Gomez. of La Mirada.

Gomez was making a left turn from eastbound Bora Drive to northbound Valley View Avenue.

The southbound traffic on Valley View was backed up, as it usually does at busy times, from the Rosecrans Avenue traffic signal.

Gomez said traffic was letting her through when she was hit by the motorcyclist broadside.

We have still been unable to obtain the victims name, however we have unconfirmed reports he was a local man.The man appeared to be in his 50's.

One of our La Mirada Blog tweeters Kat (@torirosey), reported he was due to get married this summer.

Neighbors at the scene say this has long been a very dangerous traffic spot, with many similar incidents happening over the years.

A makeshift memorial is now at the scene, put there by  family and friends.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Norwalk Sheriff's Station at (562) 863-8711.

Photo left: Makeshift memorial now at scene; right, photo by La Mirada Blog tweeter (@moonsunstaroflm) moments after incident.