SAN PEDRO, Calif. (KABC) -- A man was found dead inside a burning vehicle in a crash that temporarily shut down all southbound lanes of the 110 Freeway in San Pedro Monday morning.
The crash was reported shortly before 2 a.m. near the Gaffey Street off-ramp, according to the California Highway Patrol.
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The car exited the freeway when it slammed into a railing and caught fire. The driver was trapped and died at the scene.
Emergency crews searched the area for any passengers that may have been ejected.
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An investigation into the cause of the crash was ongoing.
All southbound lanes of the 110 were closed for hours. All lanes reopened around 6 a.m., CHP officials said.