Two Killed in South Bay Freeway Crash

TORRANCE, CA - Two people were killed Sunday in a crash involving at least two vehicles on the San Diego (405) Freeway in Torrance.

The crash on southbound freeway at Artesia Boulevard occurred about 5:12 a.m., the California Highway Patrol reported.

The crash involved a Volkswagen Jetta and at least one other vehicle, according to the CHP.

A SigAlert was issued at 5:30 a.m. closing the first four lanes of the southbound freeway, until further notice, according to CHP Officer Monica Posada.

A representative from the coroner's office was called to the scene at 5:34 am.

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