A report by the California Highway Patrol indicates that the crash took place on State Route 14 near Newhall Avenue at around 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 9
Newhall, CA – A vehicle struck and injured a person on a motorcycle on Thursday afternoon in Newhall.
A report by the California Highway Patrol indicates that the crash took place on State Route 14 near Newhall Avenue at around 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 9.
Preliminary reports show that a motorcyclist was hit by a dark-colored SUV in the fast lane on the northbound freeway. The circumstances under which the crash happened were yet to be established.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the scene within minutes and rendered aid to the motorcyclist.
The rider was transported to a hospital with unspecified injuries. The rider’s identity was not immediately released.
There were no other injuries in the incident and no arrests were announced.
The northbound carpool lane of the 14 Freeway was shut down as authorities worked to clear the scene. A tow truck was requested to transport the damaged motorcycle from the scene.
Authorities have not released additional details on the incident. The California Highway Patrol is conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the incident.