Fatal crash shuts down southbound 405 Fwy lanes in Sepulveda Pass

One man was killed in a multi-vehicle crash on the 405 Freeway through the Sepulveda Pass early Monday morning and southbound lanes were closed to traffic for hours.

At least four vehicles, possibly as many as six, were involved in a collision in southbound 405 lanes north of Sunset Boulevard at about 3:35 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

A tractor-trailer appeared to be one of the vehicles. One person reportedly died at the scene. Investigators said the man's body was found on the roadway.

All southbound lanes were closed for the investigation. Vehicles were being diverted off the freeway at Skirball Center Drive. Three southbound 405 Freeway lanes were re-opened by 7:15 a.m. All lanes were re-opened by 8:30 a.m.

Southbound traffic was expected to be affected for hours.

The cause of the crash was under investigation.

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