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Atwater Village\u2014A 77-year-old man died Friday in a multi-vehicle crash on the Golden State (5) Freeway near Griffith Park.<\/p>\n
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The crash was reported at 2:56 a.m. Friday on the southbound Golden State Freeway south of Glendale Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol.<\/p>\n
The fatal victim was identified as Hossein Safaie, according to the Medical Examiner’s office. His city of residence wasn’t available.<\/p>\n
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Another person was taken to a hospital by paramedics, according to the CHP.<\/p>\n
The cause of the crash was not immediately known, and it was unclear exactly how many vehicles were involved.<\/p>\n
A Sigalert was issued for the southbound 5 lanes at 3:22 a.m. and canceled at 5:55 a.m.<\/p>\n
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