The crash occurred on US 101 South, where it meets the eastbound State Route 134 in the Los Angeles area at around 1:16 PM on Sunday, January 11.
Los Angeles, CA – Two people were injured in a two-vehicle traffic collision involving a motorcycle on US 101 in Los Angeles, according to official California Highway Patrol logs.
The crash occurred on US 101 South, where it meets the eastbound State Route 134 in the Los Angeles area at around 1:16 PM on Sunday, January 11.
According to CHP details, a motorcycle and a car were involved in the crash. First responders located the motorcycle down in the fast lane. Early advisories indicate another vehicle may have attempted a lane change that contributed to the motorcycle collision, causing the riders to crash.
Emergency personnel reported that two individuals on the motorcycle were injured and transported by fire and EMS crews for treatment. There were no confirmed fatalities or arrests made at the scene.
The cause of the crash remains under investigation, but preliminary information points to a possible unsafe lane change as a contributing factor in the collision between the motorcycle and the other vehicle.
CHP units, along with Los Angeles Police Department motorcycle officers and fire crews, responded to the scene to provide medical assistance, clear the roadway, and begin collision investigation procedures.
The crash led to temporary lane and connector closures, causing delays on the southbound 101 and eastbound 134 until lanes were reopened later in the afternoon.
The CHP is currently investigating the incident, and additional information regarding the circumstances and severity of injuries will be released as it becomes available.
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