A tragic vehicle versus pedestrian incident occurred today on the southbound lanes of Interstate 110 near the Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard off-ramp in Los Angeles, CA. The incident was reported at approximately 8:34 PM, prompting an immediate response from emergency services.
Initial reports indicated a body in the lanes, confirming the seriousness of the situation. By 8:36 PM, authorities confirmed that a white Toyota Highlander SUV was involved in the collision with a pedestrian. The Los Angeles Fire Department arrived on the scene shortly after at 8:38 PM to provide assistance.
Unfortunately, the pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene, leading to the California Highway Patrol notifying the coroner by 9:06 PM. The incident caused significant traffic disruptions, requiring a hard closure of the freeway for investigation and cleanup. All lanes, except for the sixth and seventh, were closed for an unknown duration, impacting motorists in the area.
The white Toyota Highlander sustained major front-end damage due to the collision. Details regarding the second vehicle involved remain unclear, but it may have been towed from the scene or remained for further investigation.
Emergency units cleared the scene by 10:09 PM, and the investigation into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident began. Authorities are diligently working to gather more information regarding the events leading up to the collision.
This incident serves as a somber reminder of the dangers pedestrians face on busy roadways. The California Highway Patrol urges all drivers to remain vigilant and cautious, especially in areas where pedestrians may be present.
Motorists traveling in the vicinity of Interstate 110 South and Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard are advised to seek alternative routes until the investigation concludes and normal traffic patterns resume.