Riderless scooter in roadway causes multicar collision on 110 Freeway in Los Angeles
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A riderless scooter somehow ended up in the 110 Freeway in Los Angeles early Tuesday, causing damage to several cars, according to reports from the California Highway Patrol.The unexpected object in the middle of the highway just after midnight caused a “multi-vehicle collision” on the northbound lanes of the 110 Freeway near Adams Boulevard, just south of downtown, said Officer Roberto Gomez, a spokesperson with the California Highway Patrol.
Gomez said he did not know how many cars were involved or the extent of the damage.He said it was likely some vehicles that were involved drove away before officers arrived.
Initial reports from the scene said the incident resulted in no injuries.Gomez said the chain of events remains under investigation.
ABC-7 Los Angeles reported that the scooter appeared to have been thrown off an overpass and onto the busy highway.The outlet shared video from the scene that showed parts of a scooter wedged underneath one of the disabled vehicles.The most important California stories and recommendations in your inbox every morning.
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