CHP officer hit by vehicle on 5 Freeway in Sylmar

CHP officer hit by vehicle on 5 Freeway in Sylmar

A California Highway Patrol officer was rushed to a hospital in unknown condition after he was struck by a vehicle Sunday morning, August 18 while assisting with a disabled vehicle on the 5 Freeway in Sylmar, authorities said.

The crash occurred shortly after 3:26 a.m. on the southbound freeway, north of State Route 14, the California Highway Patrol reported.

Paramedics transported the officer to a hospital. His condition was not known.

The CHP said the southbound freeway, north of State Route 14, has been closed for an unknown duration.

No further information was available.

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