A tragic incident unfolded on the 101 Freeway in Studio City involving a heroic Los Angeles Fire Department recruit who lost his life while aiding crash victims early Monday morning. The collision, which occurred around 5 a.m. on the northbound Hollywood Freeway at Campo de Cahuenga, involved multiple vehicles, including a car, a Jeep Wrangler, and a truck towing portable restrooms. Tragically, the recruit, who was en route to a training session, stopped to assist those involved in the crash and, during this selfless act, was potentially struck by another vehicle, as per LAFD Capt. Erik Scott.
Details regarding the root cause of the crash are not yet available, and the identity of the fallen recruit has not been disclosed by the fire department. In a poignant display of respect, a procession accompanied by fire department vehicles solemnly conveyed the recruit’s body to the coroner’s office. Offering their heartfelt condolences, the LAFD expressed sympathy for the recruit’s immediate family, friends, and loved ones during this profoundly challenging period.
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