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Los Angeles, CA – One Dead, One Injured in Pedestrian Crash on 101 Freeway
Los Angeles, CA (February 9, 2025) – A fatal pedestrian accident occurred early Saturday morning on the northbound 101 Freeway near Universal Studios Hollywood, leaving one person dead and another seriously injured. California Highway Patrol officers responded to the crash just after 2:30 a.m. near the Lankershim Boulevard exit. According to reports, two pedestrians were in the freeway lanes when they were struck by a black Jeep Wrangler. Emergency personnel arrived to find one person suffering from fatal injuries. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The second pedestrian sustained major injuries and was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Authorities have not yet released the identities of the individuals involved. The driver of the Jeep remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement. At this time, officials have not confirmed what led the pedestrians to be on the freeway or whether impairment or speed played a role in the incident. No arrests have been reported.