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ORANGE, Orange County, Calif., Nov. 14, 2026 — A man was hit by a pickup truck on Friday morning, November 13, on the northbound Golden State Freeway (I-5) near State College Boulevard in Orange, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported around 11:25 a.m. on the right shoulder of the northbound freeway. Investigators said the man may have been changing a tire on his vehicle when he was struck by a northbound Chevrolet Silverado. The condition of the injured pedestrian was not immediately known.
The collision slowed northbound traffic on I-5 for a stretch through the area as crews responded. No other details, including the man's age or hometown, had been released.
The CHP said the cause of the crash remained under investigation. No further information was immediately available.
We wish those injured a full recovery.
Local Crash Information for Orange, CA
The pedestrian crash was reported on I-5 in Orange. For more crash news from the area, see our Orange County accident reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a pedestrian do after being hit by a car?
Call 911 or ask someone nearby to call, stay as still as possible until paramedics arrive, and seek medical evaluation even if injuries seem minor, since some symptoms appear later.
Who has the right of way at a crosswalk?
Pedestrians generally have the right of way in marked and unmarked crosswalks, but drivers and walkers both have a duty to watch for each other, especially near freeway shoulders and ramps where foot traffic isn't expected.
How can drivers reduce the risk of hitting a pedestrian?
Slowing down near shoulders, construction zones, or stalled vehicles, and staying alert for people outside their cars, gives drivers more time to react and avoid a collision.
What injuries are most common in pedestrian accidents?
Pedestrians struck by vehicles frequently suffer broken bones, head injuries, and internal injuries, with severity depending largely on the vehicle's speed at impact.
