Bear Struck And Killed on Valley Freeway

PORTER RANCH, CA — Two vehicles struck and killed a bear Thursday morning on the southbound Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway in Porter Ranch.

The bear was reported dead about 3:30 a.m., according to the California Highway Patrol.

The animal was struck by a truck and then run over by a car whose driver called authorities to report colliding with an animal, according to the CHP and a report from the scene.

Andrew Hughan of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife told CBS2 the bear appeared to be about 2 years old.

Hughan warned motorists to use caution on roads near wildlife areas as many bears are emerging from winter hibernation.

The animal was struck on the same freeway and near where a mountain lion and two of her kittens were struck by vehicles and killed in December and January.

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