GRIFFITH PARK—On Wednesday, September 10, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported that a traffic fatality unfolded in Griffith Park. The incident was reported at 3:20 a.m. on the northbound 5 freeway at Ventura Freeway.
The incident involved a two vehicle collision with one person trapped in car which was on fire. The patient was beyond medical help and determined deceased on scene. The name and age of the victim has not been disclosed to the public.
One additional patient (from vehicle not involved in fire) is being evaluated. This will be an extended CHP operation for the investigation and drivers are advised to seek alternate routes.
