1 Injured Hit And Run Driver Crashes Into Overturned Car On 101 Freeway Near Balboa Boulevard Encino Ca

1 Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash After Driver Rams Overturned Vehicle on 101 Freeway

Tragic Accident Occurs Near Balboa Boulevard in Encino

Emergency Personnel Respond to Serious Collision

On the evening of April 18th, 2023, a hit-and-run driver crashed into an overturned car on the 101 Freeway near Balboa Boulevard, leaving one person injured.

According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the incident occurred when a silver sedan struck an overturned vehicle that was blocking the freeway lanes.

The impact of the collision caused the overturned vehicle to spin and come to a stop on the side of the road, while the sedan fled the scene.

Injury Details:

• The driver of the overturned vehicle, a 25-year-old man, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Road Closures and Traffic Impact:

• The crash caused significant traffic delays on the 101 Freeway in both directions for several hours.
• CHP officers closed down the freeway lanes to investigate the accident and clear the debris.
• Traffic was diverted to nearby surface streets while the cleanup operation was underway.

Ongoing Investigation:

• The CHP is actively investigating the hit-and-run and searching for the driver of the sedan.
• Witnesses reported seeing the sedan fleeing the scene after the collision.
• The CHP is asking for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

Safety Tips for Motorists:

To avoid similar incidents, motorists are urged to:

• Remain alert and obey traffic laws.
• Slow down and proceed with caution in areas with known accidents.
• Move over or slow down for emergency vehicles and vehicles displaying hazard lights.
• Report any suspicious or reckless driving behaviors to the authorities.

The CHP reminds drivers that hit-and-run accidents are illegal and can result in serious consequences. Those who leave the scene of a crash face criminal charges and civil penalties.

Contact Information:

For more information or to report any leads in the investigation, contact the California Highway Patrol (CHP) at: (805) 494-2123.