Motorcade leaves Michael Jackson’s parents’ home

Motorcade leaves Michael Jackson’s parents’ home

LOS ANGELES — A motorcade has left the home of Michael Jackson’s parents, apparently heading for a private service in advance of a star-studded memorial in downtown Los Angeles.

Numerous vehicles under California Highway Patrol escort headed out from the San Fernando Valley property shortly before 8 a.m. Tuesday. The motorcade included five Rolls-Royces, three Cadillac Escalades and 10 identical black Range Rovers.

The motorcade is believed headed for Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills for a private ceremony.

A freeway has been shut down amid Los Angeles’ morning rush hour for the motorcade.