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CHP Motorcycle Officer Injured In OC Hit-And-Run Crash

SEAL BEACH (CBSLA.com) — A California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer suffered minor injuries Tuesday in a hit-and-run crash on the San Diego (405) Freeway.

The crash occurred just before 7 a.m. near Seal Beach Boulevard in Orange County, the CHP said.

The officer was traveling northbound when another vehicle swerved, causing the accident.

The officer was transported to a local hospital.

No description of the suspect vehicle was released.

Several northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway were blocked for the investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the crash should call investigators at (714) 892-4426.

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