Hollywood Boulevard is closed in both directions between Highland Avenue and Orange Drive as the Fire Department tries to reach an adult male described as a potential “jumper” who is si…
The incident first was reported at about 4:30 p.m., and the street closure is causing a Friday night rush-hour nightmare for commuters.
The same stretch of Hollywood Boulevard will be closed starting at 3 a.m. Sunday ahead of the 92 annual Academy Awards next weekend at the Dolby Theatre. The area will shut down until 6 a.m. Wednesday, February 12. See a map of all theLos Angeles Police also are on the scene, and public information officer Erik Scott is advising people to steer clear of the area:
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