Pedestrian fatality closes lanes on 101 Freeway in East Hollywood

An investigation is underway Tuesday into a fatal collision that left lanes closed on the northbound 101 Freeway through the East Hollywood area.

The crash was reported on the freeway near Vermont Avenue around 6 a.m.

The California Highway Patrol confirmed they were investigating a fatality involving a pedestrian on the freeway and that all northbound lanes were initially closed due to the crash.

There was no immediate word on whether the pedestrian was a motorist who exited a vehicle or if the person was walking on the freeway for other reasons.

A SigAlert was issued at 6:38 a.m. for the ongoing closures of the number one and two lanes, according to the CHP.

The closure was expected to remain in place until about 8 a.m. but officials extended the SigAlert for another hour at 8:15 a.m.

Check back for updates on this developing story.

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