A 35-year-old pedestrian was killed after being struck by an SUV and another vehicle on the 405 Freeway in Van Nuys on Wednesday evening, Nov. 26, authorities said.
The crash, which occurred north of Victory Boulevard at around 10:20 p.m., led the California Highway Patrol to shut down four southbound lanes for three hours.
The pedestrian was crossing traffic lanes when he was hit, according to a preliminary investigation by the CHP. It was not known why he was on the freeway. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
One of the vehicles that hit the man was a 2025 Mazda CX-90. The other vehicle description was unknown, according to a news release.
The crash is under investigation. No additional information was available on Thursday.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the CHP West Valley Area Office at 747-373-3000 and speak with Public Information Officer Sturges. After hours, contact the Los Angeles Communications Center at 323-259-3200.