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Azusa, CA (August 14, 2026) — On Wednesday, August 12, a pedestrian was struck and killed on the westbound 210 Freeway near Citrus Avenue in Azusa. The California Highway Patrol received the report shortly after 3:30 a.m.
A SigAlert followed about 15 minutes later as the westbound lanes were shut down, producing a substantial traffic backup during the morning commute. Traffic remained affected for several hours while authorities worked at the scene.
The cause remains under review. Our condolences go to the pedestrian’s family and loved ones.
Where the Collision Happened: 210 Freeway Near Citrus Avenue
The reported location was on the westbound 210 Freeway near Citrus Avenue. Freeways carry traffic in controlled-access lanes with limited opportunities for drivers to enter or leave the roadway compared with ordinary city streets.
That roadway design also means traffic disruptions can extend well beyond the immediate scene when lanes are unavailable. The source described backups stretching far from the crash location while authorities managed the closure.
What We Know
- CHP reported the collision shortly after 3:30 a.m.
- The carpool lane reopened at 4:41 a.m.
- CHP announced at 6:21 a.m. that the freeway had been cleared and all lanes were open.
- The pedestrian’s identity had not been released in the initial report.
Why Freeway Pedestrian Collisions Carry Serious Risks
A pedestrian on a freeway faces a very different environment from someone walking along a city street. Vehicles are traveling through a corridor designed primarily for continuous motor-vehicle movement, leaving pedestrians without the physical protection available to people inside vehicles.
That difference is especially important in a fatal collision such as the one reported on the 210 Freeway. Responders also have to protect the scene from approaching freeway traffic while documenting evidence and completing their work, which can require significant lane control even after the immediate emergency response is underway.
How This Crash Is Investigated
Because the initial report did not explain why the pedestrian was on the freeway or how the collision occurred, investigators must build the sequence from evidence gathered at the scene rather than from early assumptions.
That review can include the involved vehicle’s damage and position, physical evidence on the roadway, and any available statements or other information collected by CHP. Investigators may also work to establish where the pedestrian was before impact and the direction the vehicle was traveling. The source does not provide those details, so they should not be treated as established facts at this stage.
What to Do After a Fatal Car Crash
People affected by a fatal California collision can use the completed crash report to review information documented after officers have investigated the scene. Keeping photographs, medical records, towing documents, insurance correspondence, and other records together can also help preserve important details while the report is being completed.
For crashes investigated by the California Highway Patrol on freeways, state highways, or in unincorporated areas, the California spreadsheet row lists the California Highway Patrol as the report agency. Reports may be obtained through the CHP Crash Portal at crashes.chp.ca.gov or with a CHP 190 form by mail or in person.
The report form is CHP 555, and CHP 190 is the request form. The online portal fee is $22, while mail or in-person requests cost $10 per 25 pages through CHP.
Reports are available after the officer files them, and the portal shows when a report is ready. Under Vehicle Code § 20012, a party of interest includes a driver, passenger, vehicle or property owner, parent or guardian, or legal or insurance representative. California Highway Patrol reports are not public and are restricted to parties of interest, with no fixed day window for public release.
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