Thanks for sharing word of this sad event with LA.Metblogs readers.

Along with our condolences to the man’s family, we would like to apologize to anyone who was immediately inconvenienced during the Fire Department’s brief time at the scene attempting a rescue. Through your efforts and those of the LAFD_ALERT system, we hope that many motorists were able to avoid the backup.

Respectfully Yours in Safety and Service,

Brian Humphrey
Firefighter/Specialist
Public Service Officer
Los Angeles Fire Department