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Pedestrian struck and killed on I-10 Freeway

Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on I-10 Freeway; Sigalert issued
Pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle on I-10 Freeway; Sigalert issued 00:21

Authorities were investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian and a car on the I-10 Freeway in Los Angeles early Tuesday morning.

The incident was first reported in the eastbound lanes of the freeway near the La Brea Avenue area just before 4 a.m. 

California Highway Patrol officers dispatched to the scene located a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle.

They were pronounced dead at the scene. 

Authorities identified the victim as Robert Brown, 67.

The driver of the vehicle involved remained to cooperate with the investigation. 

As a result, CHP issued a Sigalert for four lanes as they continued to survey the scene. 

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