Diamond Bar, CA - Woman Struck and Killed on Eastbound 60 Freeway Near the 57 Freeway

Diamond Bar, CA (November 11, 2026) - A woman was struck by a red Kia and killed on the eastbound 60 Freeway near the 57 Freeway, the California Highway Patrol said. The crash happened at about 2:15 a.m. on November 11.

Officers at the scene determined the Kia had hit a woman and began CPR. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Her name and age have not been released, and it is unclear why she was on the freeway.

All eastbound lanes were closed and a traffic alert was issued. The closure was later reduced to one main lane, and the transition road from the 60 to the 57 Freeway was also closed. All lanes had reopened by about 6:30 a.m.

No arrest has been reported, and no statement from the driver has been reported.

This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.

What to Do After a Freeway Pedestrian Crash in Diamond Bar, CA

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported 7,080 pedestrians killed in U.S. traffic crashes in 2024, down 3.9% from 7,367 in 2023. When a loved one dies on a freeway, these steps matter most.

1. Get the report and ask what is being held. Ask the Highway Patrol for the crash report number and the investigating officer's contact. Ask that the Kia not be repaired or released yet.
2. Preserve what disappears first. Save the woman's phone and belongings. Other drivers' dashcam video and 911 records can fade quickly, so families can ask early what has been collected.
3. Sort out the insurance. The Kia driver's liability policy may apply, and so may the family's own uninsured motorist coverage. Avoid giving a recorded statement to an insurer first, and route insurance calls to one person in the family.
4. Understand the family's claims. Eligible relatives may bring wrongful death and survival claims, generally within two years of the death (CCP 335.1). Counting from the crash, that is November 11, 2028.
5. Know the fault rule. California's pure comparative fault rule lets a person recover even if partly responsible, with damages reduced by that share. Drivers must still use due care for any pedestrian on a roadway (Vehicle Code 21954).

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