Person Dies in Pedestrian Accident on 10 Freeway Near Azusa Avenue [West Covina, CA]

Victim Fatally Struck by Car in West Covina Pedestrian Accident on 10 Freeway

 
WEST COVINA, CA (May 29, 2020) — One person died Thursday morning following a pedestrian accident on 10 Freeway near South Azusa Avenue.
 
According to reports, callers reported a person lying in the No. 1 lane of the freeway near the South Azusa Avenue exit around 4:30 a.m.
 
However, investigators remain unsure as to what led to the fatal accident.
 
Officials closed all eastbound lanes of the freeway due to investigations. By 5:15 a.m., they opened the No. 5 lane before reopening the remaining lanes two hours later.
 
Information surrounding the driver, vehicle or the manner in which the accident occurred was unavailable. However, if anyone has information surrounding this fatal crash, please contact the CHP.

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