Man Killed in Crash on 210 Freeway in Pasadena

A man died following a collision between a car and a big rig on the 210 Freeway in Pasadena on Tuesday night, authorities said.

The crash was first reported just after 7:20 p.m. in the westbound lanes of the freeway near Mountain Avenue, California Highway Patrol Officer Edgar Figueroa said.

Initial reports indicated a vehicle had rear-ended a big rig, according to Pasadena city spokeswoman Lisa Derderian.

Paramedics pronounced a victim, initially described only as a man, dead at the scene, officials said.

A Sig Alert was issued for the three right-hand lanes of the westbound 210 Freeway as the investigation continued.

No further details were immediately available.

Any witnesses, or anyone with information, can reach the CHP’s Altadena-area office at (626) 296-8100.