Woman Rescued From 101 Freeway After Preparing To Jump From Overpass

HOLLYWOOD, CA — The 101 Freeway was shut down Tuesday so authorities could rescue a woman who was apparently preparing to jump off an overpass.

The woman was originally on the edge of the Cahuenga Boulevard overpass in Hollywood before she moved onto the freeway towards the center divider at around noon, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

"LAFD fighters were able to shut down the freeway and make contact with the (uninjured) patient," the LAFD said.

Authorities kept the freeway closed until an ambulance could be dispatched to reach the woman and move her safely from the freeway, firefighters said.