Pedestrian dies in hit-and-run crash

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
California
northbound Interstate 5 north of Weldon Canyon Road
Incident type
Hit and run, Pedestrian struck

Summary

Pedestrian Hit California Today in California: A pedestrian was pronounced dead after a hit-and-run crash on the No. 3 lane of northbound Interstate 5 north of Weldon Canyon Road in the early hours of Monday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol Newhall-area Office. Officers and Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel were dispatched to a report of a body in traffic lanes around 2:16 a.m. Monday. The driver of the unknown vehicle fled the scene after the crash. Alcohol and/or drugs do not appear to be a factor, and the cause remains under investigation. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending identification.

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Pedestrian dies in hit-and-run crash

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