Altadena, CA: 2-Car Crash on Highway 134 and Cahuenga Boulevard
Possible Injuries Sustained after Altadena Accident on Highway 134 near Cahuenga Boulevard
Altadena, California (July 10, 2019) – Possible injuries were sustained after a two-vehicle collision Tuesday night in the area of Altadena, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash happened at around 7:23 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, on westbound Highway 134, just east of Cahuenga Boulevard.
As per the CHP officials, two vehicles collided for reasons still under investigation.
2-Car Crash on Highway 134 and Cahuenga Boulevard
An ambulance was sent to the scene to attend to the possibly injured persons. The number of patients and their current condition was not immediately known.
Tow trucks were requested to remove the vehicles from the crash site.
A SigAlert was issued closing lanes 1 and 2 and the HOV lane following the crash. The roadway was cleared as of 8:45 p.m.
No additional details concerning this crash were provided.
An investigation is ongoing.
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