Body found in burned car in Mount Washington

Los Angeles police discovered a body in a burned car early Thursday morning in Mount Washington.

Police received a report of the burned vehicle shortly before 2 a.m. in the 4800 block of Marmion Way, according to police. A body was discovered inside, although it could not be identified and it was unclear how the person died, police said.

Traffic was briefly diverted and police are continuing to investigate the incident.

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Photo: Investigators at the scene in Mount Washington, where police discovered a body in a burned car early Thursday morning. Credit: Al Seib / Los Angeles Times