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One Dead in 101-to-405 Transition Crash That Shut Lanes During L.A. Morning Rush

Authorities have opened an investigation into the solo-vehicle wreck.

Overview

  • California Highway Patrol said the crash was reported at 3:05 a.m. on the transition from northbound U.S. 101 to southbound I-405 in Sherman Oaks.
  • One person was pronounced dead at the scene, and the victim’s name, age and gender have not been released.
  • A SigAlert was in effect as of the early commute, with only one northbound 101 lane open and one southbound 405 lane closed around 6 a.m.
  • AIR7 aerial video showed the car wedged on the center divider with debris scattered across lanes.
  • SkyFOX footage showed traffic backed up for miles, and motorists were advised to avoid the interchange or use alternate routes.