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LAPD motorcycle officer injured in traffic collision in South L.A.

A motorcycle officer with the Los Angeles Police Department was transported to a local hospital after a traffic collision in South Los Angeles left him injured Wednesday night. 

Sky5 was over the scene where a silver vehicle and the officer’s patrol motorcycle were seen stationed in the center of an intersection with damage to the front of both vehicles. 


The crash happened at around 10:40 p.m. at the intersection of Florence and Vermont avenues. 

After the officer was safely transported to the hospital, LAPD began their investigation of the incident. 

The officer was listed in critical condition, LAPD Officer Snare said Thursday morning.