Woman Hospitalized After Universal City Car Crash on 101 Freeway near Lankershim Boulevard
Universal City, California (August 20, 2022) – A woman was injured in a Saturday morning traffic accident in Universal City, authorities said.
The accident occurred at about 3:40 a.m. on the 101 Freeway just south of Lankershim Boulevard.
According to the officials, the woman was traveling northbound on the freeway when she crashed into a stalled vehicle.
Following the collision, the vehicle caught fire and stopped in the center divider. A security officer from Newton Patrol, who was also headed northbound at the time of the collision, stopped and pulled the female out of the burning vehicle
The woman was injured in the accident and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
More details regarding the accident were not immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation.
Back to School Safety Month
August is Back to School safety month. Slow down and look out for students in school zones.
As children head back to school, drivers, cyclists, and motorcyclists are reminded to be extra careful while driving through school zones.
“Please drive like it is your child, grandchild, niece, or nephew walking or riding their bike to school,” Riverside Sheriff Department Southwest Station- Deputy Opice said. “Pick-up and drop-off times can be hectic, but it's important to be patient and stay safe as children are getting to and from school.”
Tips on how to stay safe around schools
- Follow speed limit
- Avoid blocking crosswalks while waiting to turn
- Parents and drivers should follow school policies and procedures for picking up and dropping off students
- Stop for school buses and watch for students rushing to catch or exit the bus.
- Parents should teach the children walking or riding to and from school how to cross the road safely, such as looking both ways before crossing the street, crossing at marked crosswalks, and using available sidewalks.
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