Motorcyclist Airlifted After Sand Canyon Crash

A motorcyclist was airlifted to the hospital Monday as a result of a Sand Canyon crash. 

Around 11:30 a.m. Monday, first responders received reports of a traffic collision in the 21000 block of Sand Canyon Road near Little Tujunga Road, said Leslie Lua, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department. 

Video: HOIST RESCUE 4/19/21 COPT16 Firehawk Paramedic helicopter rescued an injured motorcyclist from a remote area of the @Angeles_NF between Santa Clarita and Sylmar. With @LACoFD @LACoFDPIO @SCVSHERIFF pic.twitter.com/tTeSYfYZse

— LACoFireAirOps (@LACoFireAirOps) April 19, 2021

“We were responding to reports of a motorcycle rider down,” Lua said.   

Crews on scene requested a helicopter which transported the patient to the hospital in unknown condition, according to officials.  

Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available. 

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