A person died after being struck by a vehicle on the eastbound 210 Freeway in Pasadena late Saturday night, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Authorities temporarily closed part of the freeway as investigators examined the scene and worked to determine the circumstances surrounding the fatal collision.
Incident
The crash was reported at approximately 11:40 p.m. on the eastbound 210 Freeway, west of Lake Avenue.
According to the California Highway Patrol, one person was confirmed dead at the scene.
Preliminary information indicates the victim was a pedestrian.
Response
Emergency personnel responded to the location following reports of the collision.
A CHP spokesperson confirmed that the victim died at the scene.
Authorities have not released the victim’s identity, pending notification of next of kin.
| Incident Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | Eastbound 210 Freeway, west of Lake Avenue |
| Time | Approximately 11:40 p.m. |
| Victim | Pedestrian |
| Outcome | One person pronounced dead at the scene |
| Agency | California Highway Patrol |
Investigation
Investigators are working to determine how the pedestrian came to be on the freeway and what led to the collision.
Officials have not said whether the driver remained at the scene or left before authorities arrived.
No additional information about the vehicle involved has been released.
Traffic
Following the collision, the California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert for the area.
The eastbound freeway was closed for at least two hours while investigators processed the scene and crews cleared the roadway.
The closure caused traffic delays as vehicles were diverted around the affected section of the freeway.
Ongoing
The investigation remains active, and authorities have not released further details about the circumstances of the crash.
Anyone with information about the collision may be asked to contact the California Highway Patrol as investigators continue to determine what occurred.
FAQs
Where did the fatal crash occur?
On the eastbound 210 Freeway west of Lake Avenue in Pasadena.
When was the collision reported?
The crash was reported at about 11:40 p.m.
Who was killed in the collision?
Preliminary information indicates the victim was a pedestrian.
Did the driver remain at the scene?
Authorities have not confirmed whether the driver stayed or fled.
Was the freeway closed after the crash?
Yes. A SigAlert closed the freeway for at least two hours.
