Fatal Crash Prompts SigAlert On 91 Freeway In Riverside

RIVERSIDE, CA — Motorists who use state Route 91 were advised that a fatal crash Monday afternoon had closed some traffic lanes on the eastbound side of the freeway in Riverside.

The fatality was reported shortly before 12:30 p.m., just west of Tyler Street.

According to preliminary information, a pedestrian who ran across the freeway was hit by a semi-truck in the #3 lane.

A SigAlert was issued at 12:39 p.m. and at least two traffic lanes were closed, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Traffic was expected to be very slow for several hours as the CHP investigates the crash.

The freeway was reopened before 4 p.m.

Further details were unavailable.