Tag: 101 Freeway

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Tuesday, April 15, the Los Angeles Fire Department announced they were assisting a jumper on 101 Freeway, which was closed (short term) as a result. The incident was reported at 12:32 p.m. on the southbound 101 freeway at Cahuenga.

The individual was a female patient, but her age was unknown, who was originally on the edge of the overpass and moved onto the 101 Freeway towards the center divider.

LAFD fighters were able to shut down the freeway and make contact with the (uninjured) patient. The freeway will remain closed until the rescue ambulance can reach the patient and safely move off the freeway. Drivers were advised to avoid this section of the freeway for the short term.

The female was safely moved away from the freeway by officials. No additional details about the jumper or incident have been disclosed to the public.

By Trevor

WOODLAND HILLS—On Wednesday, June 19, at approximately 4:00 a.m., there was a multi-vehicle accident on the westbound lanes of the 101 Freeway near Topanga Avenue exit. One person was struck and killed in the crash. The name of the motorcyclist was not initially published pending notification of the next of kin.

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiners Department later identified the victim of the crash as 32-year-old, Dustin Perdomo. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A friend in mourning posted the following memorial message on Facebook:

“Dustin Perdomo was a very special friend I lost this morning in a motorcycle accident on the 101 freeway. I’m heartbroken. I never got tired of hanging out with you. You were soft spoken and gentle. I could literally tell you anything and you never judged me. I love you my brother and will miss you deeply”

The westbound lanes of the 101 Freeway remained closed until approximately 10:00 a.m.

There were three other vehicles involved in the accident with no other fatalities. There is no more information available at this time.

By Sharon

WOODLAND HILLS—On Tuesday, February 4, at approximately 5:00 p.m., the California Hwy Patrol (CHP) and the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Station 84 responded to a traffic collision on the 101 Ventura Freeway involving at least one vehicle and one motorcycle.

Paramedics attempted to render aid to the lone victim of the crash,  later identified by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiners,  31-year-old Allyson Kiran Sabharwal of Woodland Hills. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities indicated that the incident took place at the off-ramp near Desoto Avenue shutting down all but one lane on the 101 Freeway near Topanga Canyon Boulevard.

The lone victim of the crash may have been struck by a second vehicle. The incident is currently under investigation by CHP.

Those with more information are encouraged to call CHP West Valley at, 818-888-0980. They are located at 5825 DeSoto Avenue.

By Sharon