According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the incident took place near 5th Street at around 8:15 p.m. February 25
Newhall, CA – A semi-truck hit and injured a pedestrian on Railroad Avenue in Newhall on Wednesday morning.
According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the incident took place near 5th Street at around 8:15 p.m. February 25.
A preliminary investigation determined that a pedestrian was hit by a semi-truck in the area. Details on what may have led up to the collision were not immediately available.
Paramedics with the Los Angeles County Fire Department transported the injured pedestrian to a hospital for treatment. There was no update on the condition of the pedestrian.
It’s unclear whether alcohol or drugs played a role in the collision. No arrests were reported at the scene.
Limited details on the incident were immediately released. Authorities are still looking into the incident to ascertain its cause.
Santa Clarita, a rapidly growing city in Los Angeles County with heavy commuter traffic on I-5, SR-14, and local roads, faces ongoing traffic safety issues. In 2023, the city recorded approximately 675 injury or fatal crashes (as per TIMS/SWITRS data). Fatalities occur regularly, involving speeding, DUI, hit-and-runs, single-vehicle rollovers, pedestrian strikes (especially in Newhall), and freeway incidents. 2024-2025 saw multiple deadly crashes, including semi-truck collisions, pursuits, off-road wrecks, and multi-vehicle pileups claiming the lives of minors and adults. Pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists remain vulnerable.
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