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1 dead in Highway 50 crash in El Dorado County

The CHP say a total of five people were involved in the crash.

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — A deadly crash prompted road closures on Highway 50 near the South Lake Tahoe area Thursday night. 

According to the California Highway Patrol, one person was killed in a crash on the freeway near Johnson Pass Road after 5:30 p.m.

Officials said a total of five people were involved in the crash. The CHP weren't sure how many vehicles were involved. 

Roads reopened following several hours of closures. 

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