Deadly motorcycle crash shuts down northbound lanes of 5 Freeway for hours near Griffith Park

LOS ANGELES -- Several northbound lanes of the 5 Freeway were shut down in Los Angeles Saturday morning after a deadly motorcycle crash.

The accident was reported at around 7:25 a.m. near Griffith Park. A Sigalert was issued around 7:45 a.m., shutting down three lanes. It was later lifted around 11:30 a.m. and all lanes were reopened.

The motorcycle driver was reportedly struck and died at the scene. It is unclear how many cars were involved, but 5 cars were on the right shoulder following the crash.

The California Highway Patrol was on scene working to clear the roadway.

No further details were immediately available.

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