A male was reportedly seen running against traffic near the Avenue exit just before the crash.

San Diego Pedestrian Crash
Fatal Pedestrian Accident Closes Southbound 5 Freeway in San Diego

, CA – A pedestrian died in a crash on near East Village Tuesday morning, the California Highway Patrol said.

The accident was reported around 5 a.m. in the southbound lanes of the freeway near the Imperial Avenue exit.

CHP said a male pedestrian was seen running against traffic on the right-hand side of the roadway before the accident happened.

The pedestrian died in the crash.

A SigAlert was issued closing four lanes of the southbound 5 Freeway.

Authorities are investigating the accident.

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