Bear Struck, Killed on I-5 Freeway in Castaic

CASTAIC, CA, Aug. 9 (KNN) — A bear was struck and killed by vehicles traveling on the I-5 Freeway overnight in the Castaic area within Los Angeles County.

California Highway Patrol responded to reports of a bear that was struck by multiple vehicles around 1:38 a.m. Wednesday on the northbound I-5 Freeway, north of Templin Highway.

CHP located the bear and dragged him to the shoulder.

A vehicle was seen about a quarter mile ahead of the bear with traffic collision damage to the front hood.

CHP is handling the investigation.

Keith Johnson, Video Journalist / KNN