In a tragic incident on Friday, a motorcyclist was killed and a young passenger sustained critical injuries following a collision with a Metro G (Orange) Line bus in the Van Nuys-Valley Glen region of Los Angeles. The accident occurred just around 11 a.m. at the intersection of Hazeltine Avenue and Bessemer Street, as confirmed by the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The identity of the deceased motorcyclist has yet to be disclosed by authorities. The LAPD reported that a 12-year-old girl, who was riding as the passenger on the motorcycle, was critically hurt and subsequently rushed to a local hospital for emergency care.
Investigations into the exact cause of the devastating accident are currently underway. The scene of the collision was attended to by the responding officers and emergency medical personnel promptly.
The Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) expressed profound condolences to the relatives and friends of the deceased individual as well as their concern for the condition of the injured young girl. They asserted their cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department in delving into the incident.
In a statement, a Metro spokesperson highlighted the agency’s unwavering dedication to the safety and well-being of its patrons and the broader community it serves. Metro reassured that safety remains a core value and the top priority in all its operations.
Source: LA Daily News
