The wreck occurred on the southbound 605 Freeway at Rose Hills Road around 2 a.m.
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Several cars were involved in the crash.
A total of seven people were taken to local trauma centers, officials said.
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One person was pronounced dead. Six others were hurt - four of them were listed in critical condition.
The southbound lanes were shut down following the crash. Lanes began gradually reopening later in the morning.