5 Freeway In Santa Clarita Reopened After Medical Helicopter Landing
SANTA CLARITA (CBSLA.com) — A crash involving a van and a pickup truck Monday prompted the closure of the southbound Golden State (5) freeway so a medical helicopter could land at the scene.
The crash was reported as Hasley Canyon Road just after 5 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.
One person was airlifted to a hospital in unknown condition, CHP Officer Tony Polizzi said.
A southbound lane was reopened at about 6 a.m., and the remaining lanes were reopened by 7:15 a.m., the CHP said.
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