Crime & Safety

Motorcyclist Killed On 101 Freeway Identified

The motorcyclist died at the scene of the crash, about 8:40 a.m. Friday at Tujunga Avenue.

STUDIO CITY, CA -- The coroner's office Saturday publicly identified the motorcyclist killed in a crash on the eastbound Ventura (101) Freeway. He was Christopher Banuelos, 30, coroner's Investigator Kristy McCracken said.

The motorcyclist now identified as Banuelos died at the scene of the crash, about 8:40 a.m. Friday at Tujunga Avenue, the California Highway Patrol said.

Information was not immediately available on the gender or identity of the motorcyclist.

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Three freeway lanes were blocked while an investigation was conducted.

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