[05-10-2025] Los Angeles County, CA – Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Construction Van on Santa Monica Freeway Off-Ramp Near San Pedro Street

A man was struck and killed by a construction van while walking near downtown Los Angeles early Saturday morning, May 10, 2025.

According to the California Highway Patrol, officers responded to the scene at approximately 12:30 a.m. on the San Pedro Street off-ramp of the westbound Santa Monica (10) Freeway.

The pedestrian was walking near the bottom of the off-ramp when he was hit by the van. Emergency responders arrived and pronounced the victim dead at the scene. His identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.

There was no immediate description of the vehicle involved. The incident remains under investigation by the CHP.

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In 2022, the National Safety Council reported that an estimated 9,188 pedestrians lost their lives in both traffic and non-traffic incidents. Non-traffic accidents typically occur in areas such as parking lots, private properties, or driveways.

Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that 7,522 of those fatalities happened in traffic-related collisions. Most pedestrian deaths occurred in urban settings, with open roads being the most common locations. A significant number of these fatalities happened at night, particularly under dark conditions.

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