Morning Pedestrian Accident on 5 Freeway in Lebec Ends in Fatality
LEBEC, CA (January 4, 2019) – A pedestrian was killed after being struck by multiple vehicles Friday morning on 5 Freeway in Lebec.
The fatal incident happened around 5:51 a.m. along the northbound lanes of the freeway at Grapevine Road.
Details are sparse on what exactly transpired, but a white Ford pickup truck with a trailer, a red Chevrolet Camaro, a semi truck and a motorcycle were recovered in the crash scene.
The pedestrian was found lying on the roadway and a large amount of debris was scattered in traffic lanes.
A coroner’s personnel was called and pronounced the victim dead at the scene.
All northbound lanes of 5 Freeway were shut down for the on-scene investigation.
Further details, including the identity of the victim, were not immediately available. We will continue to update this post as new details are released.
No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Our deepest condolences and sympathies are with the loved ones and friends of the victim.
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