Bear Struck, Killed on Freeway in Santa Clarita

Bear Struck, Killed on Freeway in Santa Clarita
Police sirens flash in a file photo. (John Fredricks/The Epoch Times)
City News Service
6/19/2023
Updated:
6/19/2023
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SANTA CLARITA, Calif.—A bear was killed June 19 on the Antelope Valley (14) freeway after being struck by a car, according to reports by the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

The crash was reported around 5:10 a.m. on Monday on the 14 freeway at Soledad Canyon Road in the Santa Clarita area.

ABC7 reported two cars struck the animal, which appeared to be a cub, but the CHP was not able to confirm those details.

According to the CHP, the person who reported the crash was the same person whose vehicle struck the animal.

No additional information was immediately available.