Los Angeles, CA (January 25, 2026) – An accident involving a bicyclist and a vehicle occurred Friday evening at the intersection of Vermont Ave and Exposition Blvd in South Los Angeles, resulting in injuries that prompted the request for an air ambulance. The incident happened at approximately 7:19 p.m. on January 24 and led to a high-priority emergency response.
Medics and fire personnel arrived at the scene under code three conditions and provided immediate treatment to the injured bicyclist. Due to the severity of the injuries, an air ambulance was called to the location, suggesting the victim sustained significant trauma requiring rapid hospital transport. The exact condition of the bicyclist has not been released at this time.
The crash occurred near a high-traffic area in the Exposition Park neighborhood, close to the Metro E Line tracks and university district. Authorities have not confirmed details about the vehicle involved or how the collision occurred. The roadway was temporarily impacted as emergency teams assisted the injured party and conducted initial investigations.
The incident is still under review, and officials have not provided further information regarding contributing factors or whether any citations were issued.
Our thoughts are with the injured bicyclist, and we wish them a full and fast recovery.