On Tuesday morning, a pedestrian was killed on the westbound lanes of the 60 Freeway in Moreno Valley. The collision took place just before 11:00 am near Pigeon Pass Road, according to CBS News. The pedestrian was struck in the No.1 lane and was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. At the time of the report, it was unclear as to why the victim was on the freeway. 

With the exception of the HOV lane, all westbound lanes were closed for several hours, creating a significant traffic jam in the area. Lanes were reopened following a preliminary investigation by the coroner’s office, reported My News LA.