Motorcyclist Killed in Solo Accident on Mulholland

A motorcyclist was killed this afternoon on Mulholland Drive in a solo collision, authorities said.

The accident was reported in the 7600 block of  Mulholland near Laurel Canyon just before 4 p.m., according to police and fire officials.     

"He lost control and crashed," said Los Angeles police Officer Karen Rayner. "It did not involve another vehicle."

The motorcyclist, who was in his 40s, was not immediately identified.

Traffic was closed on Mulholland in both directions between Wrightwood Lane and Woodrow Wilson Drive for the crash investigation.

Traffic around 7 p.m. was still slow, for ways around it check these shortcuts from Studio City to the Hollywood/Beverly Hills side:

▪                The Outpost Outback 

▪                The Franklin Canyon Fake 

▪                The Laurel Canyon Loop 

▪                The Benedict Canyon Cheat

▪                The Coldwater Sneak