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A pedestrian was struck and killed Wednesday morning on the 5 Freeway impacting the morning commute.
Around 5 a.m. Wednesday, first responders received reports of a traffic collision involving a pedestrian on the northbound 5 Freeway near Lyons Avenue in Newhall, said Kaitlyn Aldana, spokesperson for the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
UPDATE 9 a.m.: All lanes are now open, according to CHP officials.
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The pedestrian was pronounced dead on arrival, according to officials.
As of 8:15 a.m., the No. 1 and 2 lanes remain closed as the fatal crash investigation continues, according to CHP officials.
The identity of the person killed has not been released pending the next of kin.
Ed. Note: This is a breaking news story, more information will be added as it becomes available.
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This was a traggic incident , this was my youngest brother .
My family wants answers .