A white sedan fatally struck a motorcyclist on the southbound 405 Freeway at Venice Boulevard at approximately 4:35 p.m., forcing a three-lane closure for about two hours, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The name of the motorcylist, who is 43-years-old, is not being released until the next of kin is notified.
As of 7:46 p.m., the freeway was clear, according to CHP.
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