Crime & Safety

Pedestrian Fatally Struck On 101 Freeway In Hollywood

The freeway was shut down as authorities investigated the fatal crash Monday morning.

HOLLYWOOD, CA — A pedestrian was struck and killed on the 101 Freeway Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The crash was reported on the northbound freeway near Vermont Avenue after 6 a.m.

The CHP confirmed they were investigating a fatality involving a pedestrian and that all northbound lanes were initially closed due to the crash, KTLA reported.

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A Sigalert for the closure of the number one and two lanes was issued at 6:38 a.m. and extended for approximately an hour at 8:13 a.m.

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