A mangled Simi Valley police officer's motorcycle rests along the street near an intersection where he collided with a truck on Wednesday, June 15, 2016. (KABC)
Updated 31 mins ago
SIMI VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) -- A Simi Valley motorcycle officer was hospitalized after being hit by a truck at an intersection Wednesday afternoon.
Authorities said around 4:50 p.m., the officer was traveling southbound on Tapo Canyon Road near Los Angeles Avenue. As the officer crossed the intersection, a small pickup truck heading northbound made a left or U-turn right into the path of the motorcycle, according to police.
The officer crashed into the truck and was thrown from his bike, police said. He sustained serious injuries and was transported to a hospital. The officer underwent several hours of surgery and remains hospitalized.
The department said the officer is a 14-year veteran and his name would not be released.
The driver of the truck, identified as Traci Hobbs, 53, of Simi Valley, was not hurt during the crash, and no arrest was made. Authorities said alcohol nor drugs played a factor in the crash.
Anyone with more information was asked to call the Moorpark California Highway Patrol Office at (805) 553-0800.