One Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Glenoaks Boulevard

LOS ANGELES, CA (December 11, 2024) – Wednesday evening, one victim was fatally struck in a pedestrian accident on 118 Freeway. 

Police officers responded to the westbound lanes of the freeway around 7:50 p.m., near Glenoaks Boulevard.

At this time, the events leading up to the incident remain unclear. However, reports indicate that the driver of a vehicle struck a pedestrian in the area.

Upon arrival, responding crews located the severely injured victim down on the freeway lanes. The Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics declared the victim dead at the scene.

Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased victim.

In the end, California Highway Patrol officers issued a SigAlert on the rightmost lanes of 118 Freeway for four hours as crews cleared the scene. 

Anyone with additional information about the fatal pedestrian accident is encouraged to contact local officers as soon as possible. 

We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of the deceased victim, keeping them close in our thoughts during this sorrowful time.

Losing someone in a pedestrian accident is always a traumatic experience for the surviving family. Our personal injury and wrongful death attorneys understand that the legal issues impose challenges to those involved. Let us help you through the legal process so that you can focus on the welfare of your family. Call us at 1-844-363-7713 to know more about how we can help you.