5-vehicle crash on southbound 170 Freeway in Studio City snarls morning commute
Crash shuts down 170 Freeway lanes in North Hollywood
A multiple-vehicle crash on the southbound 170 Freeway near Riverside Drive in North Hollywood, the California Highway Patrol reports.
LOS ANGELES - A multi-vehicle collision involving five cars on the southbound 170 Freeway triggered a major emergency response Thursday morning, causing significant morning commute delays in Studio City.
What we know:
The incident occurred on the freeway near the Riverside Drive off-ramp just before 6 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
An investigation revealed the crash involved a blue Tesla Model Y, gray Toyota Camry, black Toyota Highlander, gray Honda Pilot, and a green Ford Explorer. Officials said several vehicles were disabled on the road, with at least three lanes blocked.
Six people were evaluated at the scene, and at least three people were transported to local hospitals for treatment.
As of 11 a.m. all lanes in the area had reopened.
What we don't know:
The exact cause of the initial collision has not yet been determined by investigators.
It remains unclear if weather conditions or speed played a factor.
The specific condition of the three hospitalized patients has not been released.
The Source: This report is based on information from the California Highway Patrol and the Los Angeles Fire Department.