The fatal pedestrian accident happened at about 1:35 p.m. on southbound Crenshaw Boulevard at Rosecrans Avenue
Hawthorne, CA – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Crenshaw Boulevard in Hawthorne Tuesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The fatal pedestrian accident happened at about 1:35 p.m. on southbound Crenshaw Boulevard at Rosecrans Avenue
Preliminary reports indicate that a vehicle struck a pedestrian in the roadway, though the exact circumstances leading up to the collision have not yet been released.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the victim has not been released pending notification of next of kin. Information regarding the driver has not been disclosed, and no arrests have been reported.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to manage the situation, prompting a large police presence in the area.
The crash led to the issuance of a SigAlert affecting both northbound and southbound lanes of Crenshaw Boulevard, causing significant traffic disruptions.
The incident remains under investigation by the California Highway Patrol