Man killed in 101 Freeway chain-reaction crash in Encino
A multi-vehicle chain-reaction crash on the 101 Freeway in Encino left one person dead early Saturday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.The fatal incident occurred near White Oak Avenue after a disabled vehicle became a hazard in the middle of the dark highway.The CHP first received reports at 1:48 a.m. of a black sedan blocking the northbound fast lane with its hazard lights on, officials said. Within just 10 minutes, a witness reported a total of four vehicles had collided, and a person was trapped beneath one of the cars. Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters used a jack to lift the wreckage off the victim, who was later pronounced dead at the scene. A Sigalert closed all northbound lanes for about six hours. The alert was lifted just before 9 a.m.Authorities have not released the identity of the victim.It is unclear if alcohol or speed played a role in the initial solo crash that started the sequence, or if any of the other drivers involved were hurt.Transportation officials urge drivers who experience a breakdown on the freeway to follow these safety steps:
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