Crime & Safety

One Killed In East Hollywood Hit-And-Run

Details about the victim were not released.

EAST HOLLYWOOD, CA — One person was killed in a hit-and-run crash Friday morning near the 101 freeway in East Hollywood.

The crash happened around 5:05 a.m. on Melrose Avenue near Ardmore Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The fatal accident was a hit-and-run according to NBC4. Details about the victim were not released.

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The Melrose off-ramp from the southbound 101 freeway was closed while crews investigated.

City News Service contributed to this report.

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