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A fatal accident involving a big rig and a car forced a major SigAlert on the Hollywood (101) Freeway Thursday morning.
The accident happened around 3:15 a.m. north of the Vineland exit in Studio City, the California Highway Patrol said.
Authorities were investigating a nearby collision when the fatal accident occurred.
The driver of the semi-truck said he was stopped on the freeway when the Lexus rear-ended his vehicle.
A 70-year-old Bell Canyon resident died at the scene, officials said.
A big rig crash on the Hollywood (101) Freeway shut down all southbound lanes and snarled traffic for miles, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported about 3 p.m. near Melrose Avenue, CHP officials said.
At least four other cars were involved. Officials said the big rig driver may have fallen asleep.
Lanes were closed between Santa Monica Boulevard and Normandie Avenue. Officials opened one lane about 4 p.m.