Person Running On 5 Freeway Struck, Killed Tuesday Morning

LAGUNA HILLS, CA — A pedestrian died after being fatally struck Tuesday morning on the southbound 5 Freeway in Laguna Hills.

The accident was reported near the Alicia Parkway exit just after midnight, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A caller reported to the CHP that a person was "running in the lanes of the freeway" before being struck by a car.

Officers were talking with the drivers of a Toyota Camry and big rig, but it was unclear if either vehicle struck the pedestrian.

The Nos. 3 and 4 lanes of the southbound San Diego Freeway just north of Alicia Parkway were closed until further notice for an investigation into the crash, the CHP said.

The age, gender and name of the victim were not disclosed. No arrests were immediately reported.