Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Downey
Feb. 2, 2010 | By KPCC Wire Services | KPCC
A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed today on a freeway transition road in Downey, the California Highway Patrol reported.
The man, in his 50s, died at the scene of the accident, which occurred about 5:20 a.m. at the transition from the southbound Santa Ana (5) Freeway to the southbound San Gabriel River (605) Freeway, said CHP Officer Jennifer Connelly. His name was withheld pending notification of relatives.
The transition road was blocked for nearly two hours while an investigation was conducted. The driver was interviewed by officers, but was not arrested.
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