The California Highway Patrol said a mountain lion was struck and killed by a vehicle on the 405 Freeway near the Getty Museum on Thursday afternoon.
The incident happened around 2:30 p.m., according to CHP.
CHP confirmed the deceased mountain lion was in the center divider of the freeway.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife was en route to the scene.
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