Los Angeles, CA (September 13, 2024) – A bicyclist was injured in a traffic collision that occurred Friday evening near the busy intersection of Westwood Blvd and Le Conte Ave in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.
The crash was reported at approximately 7:30 p.m., prompting a Code 3 emergency response—indicating lights and sirens—from both LAPD and ambulance crews. According to West Division dispatch communications, a bicyclist was struck in the vicinity of Westwood and Le Conte, a highly trafficked area near UCLA and several major medical facilities.
Paramedics arrived quickly and began providing medical assistance to the injured cyclist, who sustained a range of injuries in the crash. First responders worked at the scene to stabilize the victim before initiating transport to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and treatment.
Details regarding the vehicle involved have not yet been publicly released, and it remains unclear what specific circumstances led to the crash. LAPD officers remained on-site into the evening to investigate and gather information from witnesses in the area. Traffic in and around the intersection was affected during the response and investigation period.
Our thoughts are with the injured cyclist, and we wish them a complete and speedy recovery.
