The crash occurred on the northbound Interstate 405 near the Burbank Boulevard off-ramp at approximately 7:29 p.m. on Saturday, March 7
Sherman Oaks, CA – A motorcyclist was seriously injured following a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle on Interstate 405 in the Sherman Oaks area Saturday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred on the northbound Interstate 405 near the Burbank Boulevard off-ramp at approximately 7:29 p.m. on Saturday, March 7.
Preliminary reports indicate that a motorcycle and a vehicle collided along the northbound lanes of the freeway.
Dispatch information indicated the crash involved at least one motorcycle and a vehicle, with the damaged vehicles coming to rest on the right shoulder just north of the Burbank Boulevard off-ramp.
Authorities reported that one rider sustained serious injuries in the crash and was transported to a hospital for treatment.
No additional injuries were immediately reported, and the identities of those involved were not released.
There was no information indicating that any arrests were made.
The exact cause of the collision has not yet been determined as investigators continue reviewing the circumstances that led up to the motorcycle and vehicle crash.
Units from the California Highway Patrol responded to the scene, and the Los Angeles Fire Department was dispatched to assist with medical aid and scene management.
The crash temporarily impacted traffic along the northbound Interstate 405. At one point, the HOV and number one lanes were closed while emergency crews responded, although traffic continued to flow through the remaining lanes before all lanes were eventually reopened.
The incident remains under investigation by authorities.
Traffic Crash Statistics
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists remain among the most vulnerable road users in the United States. NHTSA data shows that motorcyclists accounted for more than 6,200 traffic deaths nationwide in 2022. In California, the California Office of Traffic Safety reports that thousands of motorcycle-related crashes occur each year, many resulting in severe injuries or fatalities due to the limited protection riders have compared to occupants of passenger vehicles.
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