1 Killed In Fiery Overnight Crash On 10 Freeway

LOS ANGELES (CNS/FOX 11) - One person was killed this morning in a fiery multiple vehicle crash on the Santa Monica (10) Freeway, a California Highway Patrol officer said.

The collision was reported at 3:44 a.m. on the eastbound Santa Monica Freeway at La Brea Avenue, CHP Officer Monica Posada said.

One vehicle erupted into flames after the crash, Posada said.

The deceased driver was a man who was pronounced at the scene, said a news videographer at the scene. One driver was transported to a hospital and one was released at the scene.

A SigAlert was issued closing the eastbound Santa Monica Freeway at La Brea Avenue and traffic was diverted onto the connector road, Posada said.

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