Fatal Accident on the 210 Freeway

By Mary O’KEEFE

The Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office has released the identity of the victim involved in a fatal pedestrian vs. vehicle accident on the Foothill (210) Freeway on Sept. 13.

Isel Molina, 42, was on the eastbound 210 Freeway when she was struck by a vehicle.

California Highway Patrol received a call at about 4:10 a.m. on the morning of Sept. 13 concerning a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle on the eastbound Foothill (210) Freeway near the Angeles Crest Highway State Rt. 2, according to Officer Johnathan Boyd.

The victim had been struck by a vehicle in the number 2 lane of the freeway. CHP closed the eastbound 210 lanes 1, 2 and 3 for four hours while conducting an investigation.

“The [pedestrian] was pronounced dead at the scene,” he said.

The accident is still under investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the accident or may have information concerning the incident is asked to contact Officer Diaz at the Altadena CHP office (626) 296-8100.