The CHP said a sedan driver stopped on westbound to retrieve a kitten that was crossing the freeway

Riverside Accident
1 Injured in Riverside Accident on 91 Freeway near Madison Street

, CA.- One person was hurt in a traffic collision in Riverside on Wednesday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.

The incident took place on the Riverside (91) Freeway, just east of Madison Street at about 12:40 p.m.

The CHP said a sedan driver stopped on westbound 91 Freeway to retrieve a kitten that was crossing the freeway.

Shortly after, a second driver stopped behind the sedan but a third motorist slammed into the stopped vehicles.

One person was taken to Riverside Community Hospital with minor injuries.

The kitten was uninjured in the incident.

The investigation is ongoing.