Man Killed Trying To Push Stalled Car Into 405 Freeway Shoulder

IRVINE, CA — One man was killed while trying to push his disabled car to the shoulder of the State route 405 freeway in Irvine after a crash Saturday morning, the California Highway Patrol reported.

The crash was reported a little after 5:30 a.m. Saturday morning on the freeway traveling northbound near Jeffrey Road.

When officers arrived to the scene, they found a man lying in the roadway in the two middle northbound lanes, CHP spokesman Officer Anselmo Templado told the Orange County Register. The man, who was only identified as being in his late 50s, was declared dead at the scene.

According to authorities, the crash involved three to four vehicles and resulted in full northbound lane closures on the freeway. The Irvine Police Department also closed the on-ramp to the freeway from Sand Canyon Avenue while CHP officers investigated the scene.

Investigators told the Orange County Register that the victim was driving a Toyota Corolla when he crashed into a minivan, which caused his car to become disabled between the two middle lanes of the freeway.

The driver of the minivan pulled into the shoulder of the freeway, while the driver of the Corolla attempted to push his car off of the freeway and into the shoulder, according to reports. While he was attempting to push the car, it was hit by a red Ford Mustang.

The victim then was launched several feet in the air. Authorities said the Mustang's driver may have not initially seen the disabled car due to darkness.

No additional injuries were reported, authorities said.

To view the full report, read the full article on the Orange County Register.