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5 Freeway at a standstill after pedestrian struck
A pedestrian was killed after walking on the 5 Freeway in Burbank.
BURBANK, Calif. - A SigAlert was issued on the 5 Freeway in Burbank Saturday night after a pedestrian was struck and killed.
What we know:
The crash occurred around 7:09 p.m. on the southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway near Verdugo Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A witness told CHP a male pedestrian was hit when crossing lanes, leaving him down in the No. 1 lane.
Multiple vehicles reportedly stopped at the scene, including one that appeared to be shielding the downed pedestrian. It was unclear if the driver who hit the person pulled over.
The victim's name and age were not immediately provided.
CHP issued a SigAlert at 7:40 p.m. shutting down the HOV lane and lanes 1 and 2, allowing traffic to use lanes 3 and 4. SkyFOX showed traffic backed up for miles as people attempted to exit the freeway.
All lanes reopened just before 10 p.m.
The Source: Information for this story came from the California Highway Patrol. City News Service contributed.