Pedestrian Fatality on harbor Freeway in ⁢South Los ‌Angeles

Los Angeles, CA – January 25, 2026 -⁢ A pedestrian ⁢was fatally struck ⁤by a vehicle on saturday, ​January 24, 2026,⁢ on‍ teh Harbor (110) Freeway in South ⁢Los Angeles. The incident prompted a ​Sigalert and caused important ⁢traffic delays.

Details of the Incident

According⁣ to the‌ California Highway Patrol (CHP), the collision occurred at ​approximately 12:40‍ p.m. in the northbound Express Lanes of the Harbor Freeway, beneath the Glenn Anderson (105) Freeway. Authorities reported the pedestrian was found deceased at the scene.

The victim has been identified ​as 41-year-old Johnny Ansdell, ​according ​to the Los Angeles County⁣ Medical Examiner’s office.His city of residence has not ‌yet been released.

The driver of the vehicle, ​a woman ⁣operating a⁣ grey Hyundai SUV, remained at ‌the scene and‌ cooperated with investigators. The CHP has not released further details regarding the circumstances‌ leading ‍to ‍the collision.

Traffic‌ Impact ⁤and Response

The‌ incident ‍resulted in⁣ the closure of the northbound Express Lanes, prompting ⁢the‌ CHP to issue a ​Sigalert at​ 1:17 p.m.Sigalert, a service providing real-time ‍traffic data, confirmed⁤ the alert. All lanes were reopened ⁣to traffic at ‍3:19 p.m.‌ following the completion of ​the on-scene‍ examination.

Ongoing Investigation

The CHP is currently investigating the details surrounding the pedestrian’s presence ⁤on ‌the freeway and the factors ⁤contributing⁢ to ⁣the collision.​ Anyone ⁣with ⁢information⁤ related to this incident is encouraged to‍ contact ⁢the California Highway Patrol.

Freeways vs. Highways

Incidents like this ‍underscore the inherent dangers of pedestrian‍ access ​to freeways.It’s ⁤crucial to ‍understand the distinction between ‌a freeway and a highway. According to HowStuffWorks, freeways are designed for high-speed, uninterrupted⁤ travel​ between⁤ cities,​ and pedestrian access is generally prohibited [[1]].