According to a report by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the crash took place at around 9:23 a.m. March 22, in the area of Whites Canyon Road and Canyon Crest Drive
Santa Clarita, CA – A vehicle struck and injured a pedestrian at an intersection in Santa Clarita on Sunday morning.
According to a report by the Los Angeles County Fire Department, the crash took place at around 9:23 a.m. March 22, in the area of Whites Canyon Road and Canyon Crest Drive.
At least one vehicle reportedly struck a pedestrian near the intersection. Details on what may have led up to the collision were not immediately available.
Police and firefighters arrived shortly after and they located the injured pedestrian at the scene. After evaluating the victim, firefighters transported them to Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries.
There were no further details on the driver involved and whether or not impairment or speed factored in the incident was not specified.
Authorities are looking into the evidence and information gathered at the scene to establish the circumstances of the crash.
Los Angeles County remains the most significant contributor to California’s traffic statistics, accounting for roughly 19% of the state’s road fatalities. According to 2025 OTS and NHTSA data, the county recorded 653 traffic deaths in 2024, reflecting a notable 25% decrease from the 2022 peak of 868. However, injury rates remain severe, with approximately 58,659 crashes causing injury or death annually—averaging one fatality every 30 hours. High-traffic corridors such as the I-405 and the East L.A. Interchange remain persistent hotspots for the broadside and rear-end collisions that dominate local data.
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