30-Year-Old Woman Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Interstate 5 and Lake Hughes Road [Castaic, CA]

1 Dead in Castaic Pedestrian Accident on Interstate 5 and Lake Hughes Road

 
CASTAIC, CA (May 11, 2022) – Early Tuesday morning, a 30-year-old woman died in a pedestrian crash on Interstate 5 and Lake Hughes Road.
 
The incident happened at about 2:15 a.m. on Interstate 5 and Lake Hughes Road.
 
“A white International Navistar was traveling northbound on I-5 Golden State Freeway, north of Lake Hughes Road at approximately 55 mph. When a female pedestrian ran across traffic lanes and was struck,” a CHP report said.
 
The big rig hit the pedestrian within traffic lanes. As a result, the victim was thrown several feet and succumbed to her injuries at the scene.
 
Also, the incident shut down the No. 4 lane for around 3.5 hours during the investigation.
 
At this time, the CHP Newhall continues to investigate the cause of the crash. Also, they haven’t confirmed whether drugs or alcohol played a role in the crash.
 
Moreover, the authorities haven’t disclosed the identity of the deceased due to pending family notification.

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We send our sympathies to the family and friends of the victim.

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