Man Killed in San Juan Capistrano Pedestrian Accident on San Diego (5) Freeway at Pacific Coast Highway Off-Ramp
San Juan Capistrano, California (August 30, 2021) – A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle Sunday night in San Juan Capistrano, according to authorities.
The accident was reported at around 8:05 p.m. Sunday, August 29, on the San Diego (5) Freeway at the Pacific Coast Highway off-ramp.
Reportedly, the pedestrian was running from the right shoulder toward the center median of the northbound 5 Freeway when he was struck by at least one vehicle.
Deadly Pedestrian Accident on San Diego (5) Freeway in San Juan Capistrano
The pedestrian, described as a Hispanic man in his late 20s or early 30s, was killed in the accident. He was not wearing a shirt and had blue pants, police said.
All lanes were closed except the HOV lane and the No. 1 lane.
No other details about the accident were immediately provided.
The crash remains under investigation.