A motorcyclist was involved in a collision with a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) squad car on Thursday, as noted by local authorities. The incident was reported at approximately 12:12 p.m..
The event took place at the intersection of Hooper Avenue and East Washington Boulevard, in accordance with information provided by the LAPD. The motorcyclist was described as a male in his 40s, although no additional identifying details were provided at the time of report. Post-collision, the motorcyclist was taken to a local hospital, however, the state of his condition remains unknown.
According to the police report, no officers sustained injuries from the impact of the collision. A video from The Citizen App depicted the scene following the incident, showing the squad car with the apparent point of impact being the side of the motorcyclists ride. Unfortunately, the specific circumstances leading to the collision remain uncertain and are currently under investigation.
An LAPD representative confirms that they are looking into the matter and will release more details as they become available. For the moment, further information relating to the precise progression of events, potential responsibility, or the motorcyclists current health status remains unreported.
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