SoCal Edison contractor killed in West Hollywood crane accident

ByABC7.com staff KABC logo
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
One person was killed after a crane accident in West Hollywood, according to officials.
One person was killed after a crane accident in West Hollywood, according to officials.
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WEST HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KABC) -- A contractor with Southern California Edison has died following a crane accident in West Hollywood Tuesday, according to Los Angeles County sheriff's officials.



Los Angeles County fire crews responded to a report of a person injured at Sunset and La Cienega boulevards around 4 p.m.



Officials said the victim was transported to a nearby hospital and later died.



SoCal Edison confirmed the person killed was a contractor with the company.



La Cienega Boulevard between Fountain Avenue and Sunset Boulevard were closed until further notice due to the investigation.

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