[02-23-2026] Los Angeles County – Pedestrian Killed in Semi-Truck Crash on 101 Freeway in Calabasas
Calabasas, California — A pedestrian was killed early Monday morning following a serious collision involving a semi-truck along the eastbound lanes of the 101 Freeway in the Calabasas area.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported just before 6:00 a.m. near Lost Hills Road. Authorities responded to the scene after receiving reports of a pedestrian being struck by a semi-truck under circumstances that remain under investigation.
Emergency crews arrived shortly after the incident and confirmed that the pedestrian sustained fatal injuries at the scene. At this time, officials have not released the identity of the victim, pending notification of next of kin.
The collision prompted the temporary closure of most eastbound lanes of the 101 Freeway during the morning commute, causing significant traffic delays throughout the surrounding area, including parts of West Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. Authorities worked for several hours to clear the scene and conduct a preliminary investigation into the cause of the crash.
All eastbound lanes were reopened by approximately 9:30 a.m.
No additional details have been released regarding potential contributing factors in the crash. The incident remains under active investigation by the California Highway Patrol.
Source: ABC7
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