A pedestrian was killed in an incident on Freeway 57 in California this past Tuesday morning.
According to authorities, the crash was reported at around 6:28 AM on the northbound route in Anaheim, near Katella Avenue.
An initial investigation yielded a body on the road that had been “hit multiple times by different vehicles.” The victim was pronounced dead on the scene soon after.
The incident caused investigators to close all incoming and outgoing ramps leading to the freeway on Katella Avenue.
No more information is currently available.
Our hearts go out to the victim’s family and everyone affected by this tragedy.
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