Motorcycle Collision Sparks Hit-and-Run Alert

Motorcycle Collision with Semi-Truck on Interstate 210 East in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA, Leads to Hit-and-Run Notification

📍 La Crescenta-Montrose, CA

📅 Published: November 20, 2024 at 08:30 PM

Map showing the location of the accident in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
La Crescenta-Montrose, November 20, 2024 -

A traffic collision involving three vehicles, including a motorcycle and a semi-truck, occurred today on Interstate 210 East near La Crescenta Avenue in La Crescenta-Montrose, CA. The incident was reported at approximately 5:00 PM, prompting a rapid response from emergency services.

According to the California Highway Patrol, the motorcycle was down in the slow lane shortly after the collision. The rider managed to move to the roadside for safety. Witnesses indicated that the semi-truck involved in the incident did not stop and continued driving, leading to a notification of a hit-and-run. Emergency units arrived on the scene at 5:14 PM to assess the situation and provide assistance.

While the report does not specify any injuries, the motorcycle rider required assistance following the collision. Multiple units from the California Highway Patrol and the Freeway Service Patrol responded to the scene to ensure public safety. By 5:36 PM, the Freeway Service Patrol closed the incident report, indicating that the situation was under control.

The motorcycle and the two other vehicles involved were towed from the scene. The last unit cleared the area at approximately 8:11 PM, marking the conclusion of the emergency response efforts.

Motorists traveling on Interstate 210 East should be aware of potential delays due to the earlier incident, although the roadway has since been cleared. The California Highway Patrol encourages all drivers to remain vigilant and adhere to traffic laws to prevent such incidents in the future.

This incident highlights the importance of road safety and the need for drivers to stay alert, especially in busy traffic areas. The cooperation of emergency services and the quick actions of the motorcycle rider helped mitigate the situation, ensuring that the roadway was reopened promptly.

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