Santa Monica, CA (August 1, 2024) – A pedestrian was fatally injured in a collision that resulted in a nearly three-hour shutdown of all westbound lanes on the 10 Freeway in Santa Monica, causing significant delays on the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) early Tuesday morning, July 30th.
The California Highway Patrol reported the incident shortly after 2:30 a.m., which took place on the westbound side of the 10 Freeway at 4th Street. The pedestrian, whose identity has not been disclosed, was struck by a vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene from the injuries incurred. Details regarding the circumstances of the accident were not immediately provided; however, authorities issued a Sigalert indicating the closure of the westbound lanes. Officials initially anticipated reopening the freeway by approximately 4:30 a.m., but the closure continued past 5 a.m. Furthermore, a closure on the Pacific Coast Highway at the California Incline was enacted to facilitate the investigation. By around 5:15 a.m., officials announced that the Sigalert had been canceled, allowing all westbound lanes of the 10 Freeway to reopen. Flares on the PCH were subsequently removed as traffic began to normalize.
Pedestrian Accidents in Southern California
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