Los Angeles, California – A pedestrian was struck and killed late Sunday night on the southbound San Diego (405) Freeway in the Westchester area, prompting a multi-hour closure as authorities investigated.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the collision was reported at 11:16 p.m. just south of La Tijera Boulevard. Preliminary information indicates that a white Kia Soul crossover SUV hit the pedestrian. The victim’s name, age, and gender have not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
A SigAlert was issued at 11:39 p.m., shutting down the southbound lanes and diverting traffic onto the La Cienega/Manchester boulevards off-ramp. The lanes remained closed for several hours until the SigAlert was lifted at approximately 2:30 a.m. as the investigation continued.
No additional details were immediately available.
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