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MISSION HILLS, Los Angeles County, Calif., Nov. 7, 2026 — A pedestrian died on Friday morning, November 6, after a hit-and-run driver struck the person on the westbound Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway in Mission Hills. The crash happened just west of the Golden State (5) Freeway interchange, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported at 6:06 a.m. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators have not released the person's age or gender, and it is not known why they were on the freeway.
The vehicle that struck the pedestrian left the scene. No description of it was immediately available, and the CHP said the search for the driver is ongoing.
A Sigalert went out at 6:40 a.m. for a closure of the far left lane on the westbound 118. Traffic backed up to San Fernando Road on the 118 and also along the connector from the southbound 5 Freeway to the westbound 118.
We offer our deepest sympathy to the family of the victim.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can drivers do to avoid hitting someone walking near a roadway?
Slowing down in low-light conditions, scanning shoulders and freeway margins, and staying alert for people on foot in areas not meant for pedestrians can help drivers react in time to avoid a collision.
What injuries do pedestrians typically suffer when hit by a vehicle?
Pedestrians struck by vehicles commonly suffer broken bones, head and spinal injuries, and internal injuries, since they have no protection from the impact.
What usually causes pedestrian crashes like this one?
These crashes are frequently tied to limited visibility, driver inattention, speeding, or a pedestrian being in a roadway not intended for foot traffic, such as a freeway.
Does speed change a pedestrian's chance of survival?
Yes. Research shows that the faster a vehicle is traveling at impact, the lower a pedestrian's chance of survival, because higher speeds increase both the force of the collision and the stopping distance needed to avoid it.
