STUDIO CITY—One person was killed in a traffic accident that occurred on the 101 northbound freeway just south of the 170 freeway on Thursday, April 2.

At 9:29 a.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a traffic collision involving a trash truck. Upon arrival, they realized one individual sustained fatal injuries and could not be saved. A physical rescue operation for the recovery of the body was conducted.

Due to the fatality, a multi-lane closure was put into place. No details about the victim’s name, age or gender has been disclosed to the public. No other injuries were reported. THe cause of the accident is still under investigation.