Juan Escobar dies in fatal Sun Valley 5 Freeway crash

Juan Escobar dies in fatal Sun Valley 5 Freeway crash

Fatal Sun Valley 5 Freeway crash death of Juan Escobar – Obituary

Juan Escobar, 36, was killed in a collision involving two vehicles on the southbound Golden State (5) Freeway near Penrose Street in Sun Valley, authorities confirmed Friday. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office identified Escobar, who was pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident occurred around 9:53 p.m. Tuesday when a pedestrian reportedly was in one of the lanes and two cars collided, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Lyndsey Lantz. Emergency crews transported four other victims to local hospitals. A 42-year-old woman and a 22-year-old woman were in serious condition, while a 19-year-old woman and a 7-year-old girl were in fair condition.

The California Highway Patrol temporarily closed all southbound lanes near the Penrose Street exit for about an hour during the investigation into the crash. Authorities continue to examine the circumstances that led to the fatal accident.