Deadly Crash Shuts Down All I-5 Northbound Lanes Near Commerce

COMMERCE (CBSLA) – All lanes of the northbound 5 Freeway were shut down Thursday night after a traffic collision that killed a pedestrian.

The crash happened around 10 p.m. Thursday where the 5 Freeway connects to the 710 Freeway. Investigators said a person walking on the side of the freeway was struck and killed by a car.

Details of the crash were not immediately available.

The age, gender and name of the victim were not disclosed.

The California Highway Patrol was on the scene along with the Los Angeles County Coroner.

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