Northbound 405 Freeway in Hawthorne reopens after fatal crash

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Wednesday, January 8, 2020
Fatal crash shuts down multiples lanes on NB 405 Fwy in Hawthorne
A fatal crash shut down multiple lanes on the northbound 405 Freeway in Hawthorne Tuesday evening, authorities said.

LAWNDALE, Calif. (KABC) -- A fatal crash shut down multiple lanes on the northbound 405 Freeway in Hawthorne Tuesday evening, authorities said.



The crash involving four to five vehicles happened at about 9:45 p.m. at the Rosecrans Avenue exit, and prompted all northbound lanes to close temporarily. All lanes later reopened at about 1:30 a.m. Wednesday.



At least one person was dead, according to the California Highway Patrol. It was not immediately known what caused the crash.



Aerial footage from AIR7 HD showed a major backup as one lane was open.



The identity of the victim was not known.

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