Woman hit, killed by SUV on 57 Freeway in San Gabriel Valley
Woman killed on San Dimas freeway
A woman was killed after being struck by a car on the 57 Freeway in San Dimas.
SAN DIMAS, Calif. - A woman was hit and killed by a car on the 57 Freeway in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County.
What we know:
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department responded to a call of a person going through a possible mental health crisis in San Dimas. Fearing she may be armed, deputies tried to find her, but she took off on foot.
The woman ran along the southbound lanes of the freeway where she got hit by an SUV.
Once paramedics arrived at the scene, they attempted life-saving measures. However, she was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation of the deadly crash closed three lanes of the southbound freeway before all lanes reopened.
The LASD and California Highway Patrol are handling the investigaiton.
What we don't know:
It's unclear if anyone involved will face criminal charges.
If you or someone you know is in need of mental health support, call or text 988. Call 800-854-7771 for crisis response teams in the field or mental health resources through the 24/7 LACDMH help line.
The Source: This report used information provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.