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Pedestrian struck, killed by bus near LAX

Pedestrian struck, killed by bus near LAX

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a bus near Los Angeles International Airport early Thursday morning, authorities confirmed. The fatal crash occurred shortly after 2 a.m. near South Sepulveda Boulevard and 98th Street in Westchester, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. LAPD and LAX Police officers responded to the scene, where a covered body could be seen behind the bus believed to have struck the pedestrian. Multiple roads in the area were closed for several hours while investigators examined the scene, causing traffic disruptions near the airport. Authorities have not released the identity of the victim or said what led up to the collision. An overnight update from LAPD confirmed only that an LAX bus was involved in the fatal crash and that the scene had been cleared. No additional information was immediately available. The investigation remains ongoing.

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