An LAPD motorcycle officer was hospitalized following a collision with a vehicle in downtown Los Angeles' Chinatown neighborhood on Monday, during the afternoon traffic rush exacerbated by a Dodgers playoff game. KTLA reported that the incident took place near the intersection of Sunset Boulevard and Figueroa Street, a stone's throw from Dodger Stadium, which, was hosting a match against the New York Mets.
According to KTLA, the officer was struck by a black sedan while directing traffic around 1 p.m. He was transported to a local hospital and was reported in stable condition by Lt. Humberto Najera. The driver of the sedan involved in the crash remained at the scene, cooperating with the investigation that ensued.
The officer's hospitalization noted that they had not yet been identified, as per CBS News. No further details were provided.
