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A suspect fleeing from CHP officers on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles exceeded 100 mph, leading to a high-speed chase through various neighborhoods, but it is unclear if the suspect was caught, and foggy conditions hindered aerial coverage.
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters briefly shut down the 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles, holding flags and signs to protest against the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The demonstration followed a deadly Israeli strike in Rafah and was part of a series of global protests against the war. The LAPD and CHP monitored the situation, ensuring public safety as the protesters eventually moved off the freeway.
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters blocked the 101 Freeway near downtown Los Angeles before marching to City Hall, causing temporary traffic delays. The protest, which lasted from around 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., reflects heightened tensions over the Israel-Hamas conflict, which have led to numerous demonstrations and arrests nationwide.
Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked all northbound lanes of the 101 Freeway in Downtown Los Angeles on Monday, causing significant traffic disruption. The demonstration was in response to a deadly Israeli airstrike in Gaza. Protesters walked from Los Angeles Street to the freeway, waving flags and stepping in front of moving vehicles. After a brief altercation with a motorcyclist, they moved to the shoulder and eventually left the freeway, allowing traffic to resume.
A Los Angeles Fire Department recruit was killed on the 101 Freeway in Studio City while helping victims of an earlier crash. The crash involved a car, Jeep Wrangler, and a truck towing portable restrooms. The recruit, who was on his way to training, stopped to assist the victims and was likely struck by another vehicle during the process. The recruit's name has not been released, and a procession escorted his body to the coroner's office.
LA City firefighter recruit Jacob Fuerte was tragically killed while assisting victims of a multi-vehicle crash on the 101 Freeway in Studio City. The 22-year-old was in week 10 of his training program with LAFD, and a procession of first responders escorted his body to the coroner's office. The incident is being investigated as a potential hit-and-run, and anyone with information is urged to contact the California Highway Patrol.
An LAFD recruit firefighter was fatally injured while rendering aid at a traffic collision on the northbound 101 Freeway in Studio City. Despite efforts to save him, the recruit died from his injuries. The identity of the recruit has not been disclosed, and a procession was held as his body was transported to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office. The incident led to the closure of lanes on the freeway for several hours, and details about a memorial service will be shared later.
A recruit firefighter was tragically killed in an accident on the 101 Freeway in Studio City while rendering aid at a traffic collision. The crash occurred in the northbound lanes at Campo de Cahuenga, and the victim's identity has not been released pending notification of relatives.
A multi-vehicle crash on the 101 Freeway in Los Angeles resulted in the death of a Los Angeles Fire Department recruit firefighter who was rendering aid to one of the crash victims. The crash, which involved multiple vehicles and a sanitation truck carrying porta potties, occurred at Lankershim Boulevard in Studio City during the early morning rush hour. The northbound lanes were heavily impacted, with traffic backed up past Barham Boulevard, as authorities worked to investigate the cause of the collision.
The 101 Freeway through Agoura Hills will undergo nightly closures for the construction of the world's largest wildlife crossing, with all lanes shut down between Chesebro Road and Liberty Canyon Road from 11 p.m. to 4 a.m. for several weeks. The crossing aims to connect natural landscapes bisected by the busy highway, providing a safe passage for wildlife and minimizing inbreeding. Costing an estimated $92 million, the project is set to be completed in 2025, and a virtual meeting will be held to share further details.
An apparent wrong-way driver caused an 11-car pileup on the 101 Freeway near Camarillo, resulting in more than 15 injuries. The California Highway Patrol responded to reports of the wrong-way driver, who quickly caused a crash by traveling southbound in the northbound lanes. Most of the injured declined transportation to a hospital, but two people in critical condition were extricated from their vehicles and taken for treatment. No update on their conditions was available, and it's unclear if drugs or alcohol were involved.
A wrong-way driver allegedly caused a multi-car crash on the 101 Freeway in Camarillo, leading to the closure of northbound lanes for several hours. The collision, involving at least eight cars, occurred shortly after midnight at Camarillo Springs Road. Several people were injured, but their conditions remain unknown. All northbound lanes were reopened by 4 a.m.
A wrong-way driver was killed in a fiery crash on the 101 Freeway in East Hollywood after colliding head-on with a pickup truck. The collision caused the closure of most southbound lanes and snarled traffic during the morning commute. The driver of the red Prius was pronounced dead at the scene, and another person was taken to the hospital in unknown condition. Two others suffered minor injuries but declined to be transported. It is unclear if the deceased driver was under the influence.
A suspected wrong-way driver in a red Prius was killed in a fiery crash on the 101 Freeway in East Hollywood after sideswiping a sedan and crashing into a pickup truck, causing both cars to go up in flames. One person was taken to a hospital, and two others suffered minor injuries. Traffic was backed up for miles as a result of the incident.