Pedestrian Crash on Interstate 10 Claims a Life

Person Fatally Struck by Vehicle on I-10 Near Downtown Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA (September 14, 2026) — A person died after a pedestrian crash on Interstate 10, when a vehicle struck them Saturday morning near the Alameda Street off-ramp on the outskirts of downtown Los Angeles.

The California Highway Patrol reported that the crash happened around 6:30 a.m. on the eastbound Santa Monica (10) Freeway. The vehicle involved was identified as a green Toyota Sienna.

Authorities issued a SigAlert at approximately 6:53 a.m. and closed the Alameda Street off-ramp for several hours while they investigated. The roadway reopened around 10:39 a.m. Officials did not immediately release additional details about the victim or the circumstances leading to the fatal crash.

Sweet Lawyers extends our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family and loved ones of the person who lost their life in this tragic crash. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.

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