Boy found riding scooter on 110 Freeway in Los Angeles

On a Sunday evening, California Highway Patrol officers responded to reports of a boy riding a scooter in the express lanes of the southbound 110 Freeway in Los Angeles. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. near Jefferson Boulevard, where witnesses described the boy as being between 10 and 13 years old, weighing approximately 70 pounds. He was seen entering the freeway at 28th Street and Flower Street, wearing a black t-shirt and blue boxer shorts. After locating the boy, authorities took him to Los Angeles General Hospital for further observation, facilitated by paramedics from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The situation raised concerns about the boy's safety and well-being, prompting the involvement of local child welfare and law enforcement agencies. Personnel from the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services and the Los Angeles Police Department arrived at the hospital to assist in identifying the boy. However, they reported having no information regarding any missing person reports that matched his description, indicating a potential gap in communication or awareness regarding his whereabouts. Authorities are now seeking assistance from the public to help identify the boy and understand the circumstances that led to him being on the freeway. They encourage anyone with relevant information to contact the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services or the California Highway Patrol, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in ensuring the safety of vulnerable individuals.