Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Collision on 5 Freeway On-Ramp

Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA: A pedestrian was struck and killed by an apparent tractor trailer that fled the scene Thursday, Dec. 1, just before 4:00 a.m. in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Boyle Heights.

Witnesses stated off camera that they observed a tractor trailer hit a pedestrian on the I-5 southbound on-ramp from Mission Road.

The witnesses followed the tractor trailer and were able to get a license plate before returning to the scene of the fatal collision.

The tractor trailer did not stop to render aid and continued onto the I-5 and out of view.

Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded and pronounced the victim deceased at the scene.

The Los Angeles Police Department also received a call for service at the location, but determined the incident had occurred on the on-ramp.

California Highway Patrol is now handling the investigation.

Zak Holman, Video Journalist / KNN