Probe ordered into crash that injured 7 at 110 Freeway bus stop
LOS ANGELES —Seven pedestrians were critically injured Wednesday afternoon in a bus lane of the northbound 110 Freeway near the 105 Freeway when the car hit them, officials said.
The injuries range from serious to critical, according to authorities.
The accident was reported at 3:15 p.m., according to Erik Scott of the Los Angeles Fire Department.
All the victims were taken to hospitals.
According to a MTA spokesperson, the driver was going northbound on the 110 Freeway near a bus station. He entered the bus lane and realizing he entered the station swerved onto the platform in an effort to avoid hitting the bus.
Metro officials said Thursday they will launch an investigation into a harrowing crash at a South L.A. bus stop where seven people were stuck by a motorist.
Metro chief Art Leahy said at Thursday’s board meeting that he has requested a review that will examine the transitway, signage and other safety issues, and he wants a report within 60 days.
It was unclear what caused the driver to lose control of the vehicle. About 50 firefighters were called to the scene to help and assess the victims.
The accident prompted the CHP to issue a SigAlert for the busy artery just as the afternoon rush-hour commute was underway.
It is unclear if the driver was under the influence. News Helicopters recorded footage of the suspected driver undergoing a sobriety field test conducted by CHP officers. The results of that test were not immediately revealed.
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