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Los Angeles, CA (July 2, 2026) – A motorcycle rider went down after a collision with a silver Toyota sedan in the HOV lane of northbound I-405 near the I-110 connector on Tuesday morning, June 30. The wreck was first reported at approximately 9:20 a.m.
The motorcycle and the sedan came to rest, blocking the HOV and number-one lanes. A tow truck was requested for the motorcycle. Emergency units were also called to the scene.
A traffic break was initiated south of Vermont Ave to manage the backup, with heavy traffic reported in the area at the time. No injury details were confirmed in the initial report on the accident. Further information about those involved in the collision had not been released as of this report.
We hope the rider and anyone else hurt receive the care they need.
What Are the Risks Motorcyclists Face in HOV Lanes on Busy Freeways?
HOV lanes are designed to move higher-occupancy vehicles through congested freeways more efficiently, but they present distinct challenges for motorcycle riders. These lanes are typically positioned closest to the center divider, which limits a rider’s ability to maneuver away from a threat on one side. When a collision happens in an HOV lane, the rider has very little space to avoid contact with barriers or other vehicles.
Motorcycles are far smaller and lighter than the passenger vehicles sharing the road, which makes them harder to spot in a driver’s mirrors, especially during lane changes or merges near a connector. A sedan moving into the HOV lane without noticing a nearby rider can initiate a crash with very little warning. Riders in these situations have no protective shell around them, which increases the likelihood of serious harm even in lower-speed collisions.
Traffic breaks, like the one initiated south of Vermont Ave, are sometimes used to create a safe gap for emergency units to work at a crash site on a busy freeway. While effective, they can cause significant backups, particularly during high-volume morning hours on corridors like the I-405.
