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Fatal collision ties up traffic on 134 Freeway

By Jessica GarrisonStaff Writer 

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One person was killed and traffic was backed up for miles following an early Thursday morning collision on the 134 Freeway in Toluca Lake, officials said.

At least two vehicles were involved in the crash on the westbound side of the freeway at Cahuenga Boulevard, which was reported to the Los Angeles Fire Department around 4:30 a.m.

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Two people suffered minor injuries in the crash, while a third was dead at the scene, officials said.

More than two hours after the accident, only the carpool lane of the westbound 134 was open.

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Map: The approximate lcoation of the crash is shown in red. Credit: Google Maps

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Jessica Garrison

Jessica Garrison writes about Northern California for the Los Angeles Times. She has previously covered Los Angeles City Hall, courts, education and the environment. As a reporter, her work has won a National Magazine Award for Public Service, among other honors. Work she has edited has won a George Polk Award and was a finalist for a Goldsmith Prize. Her book, “The Devil’s Harvest,” told the story of a contract killer who stalked Central Valley farm towns for years while authorities failed to bring him to justice. She is a graduate of UC Berkeley.

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