‘Massive’ fatal crash in Studio City leaves car split in half

A lethal crash on the 101 Freeway popping out of Studio Metropolis left one driver lifeless and a automobile cut up in half Thursday morning.

The crash was reported about 2 a.m. on the 101 eastbound transition to the southbound 101 Freeway close to Tujunga Avenue, in accordance with the California Highway Patrol.

Officers had been knowledgeable of a solo-vehicle crash wherein the automobile was lower in half, Sgt. Steve Geraty mentioned.

The entrance half of the automobile was then struck by a second automobile.

Emergency crews pronounced the driving force concerned within the authentic crash lifeless on the scene, Geraty mentioned.

There was no fast phrase on the situation of the second driver.

The crash had a serious influence on drivers headed from Studio Metropolis to the Hollywood space.

“This can be a large accident … in a really troublesome place for commuters,” Geraty mentioned.

Officers had been pressured to shut the transition lanes for a number of hours throughout the investigation.

As of seven a.m., the left lane had been reopened within the space to permit some visitors via.

Officers had been anticipated to open the remaining lanes quickly.