Crime & Safety

Motorcyclist, 25, Killed On 170 Freeway In North Hollywood

The California Highway Patrol issued a Sigalert after temporarily closing the No. 3 and HOV lanes near the off-ramp.

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA — A 25-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash on the 170 Freeway in North Hollywood Wednesday.

Jonathan Loyola of Sylmar died in the wreck at about 10:25 p.m. Tuesday near the Victory Boulevard off-ramp from the northbound side of the freeway, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner's office.

The California Highway Patrol issued a Sigalert after temporarily closing the No. 3 and HOV lanes near the off-ramp.

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It was not immediately clear what caused Loyola to crash.