Published: September 22, 2026
By: Yaghmai Law Firm, APC
(Montecito Heights, CA) – A pedestrian was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle early Tuesday on the Arroyo Seco (110) Parkway in Montecito Heights, an incident that led authorities to declare a SigAlert.
The California Highway Patrol reported that the pedestrian was struck by a vehicle at roughly 2:57 a.m. Tuesday along the Arroyo Seco (110) Parkway near Pasadena Avenue and was taken to a hospital. The CHP said the pedestrian's condition was not immediately available.
According to the CHP, the driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene. A SigAlert affecting the No. 2 and No. 3 lanes of the parkway near Pasadena Avenue was first put in place and then lifted at 4:12 a.m., the agency said.
Footage recorded at the location showed Los Angeles Fire Department crews tending to the injured person where the collision occurred.
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Analysis of the 110 Freeway Pedestrian Collision
When a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle on a roadway, investigators typically work to reconstruct where each party was positioned, how fast the vehicle was moving, and what visibility conditions existed at the time. Because this collision happened in the pre-dawn hours on a parkway, factors such as lighting and driver awareness may become part of any review. None of this establishes fault, which can only be determined after a complete investigation.
Under California's Basic Speed Law, Vehicle Code section 22350, a driver may not travel faster than is reasonable and prudent given conditions such as visibility and the state of the roadway. If evidence were to show that speed was a factor, that framework could become relevant. California law also allocates the duties between drivers and pedestrians: Vehicle Code section 21950 requires drivers to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks while imposing a duty of care on pedestrians, and Vehicle Code section 21954 requires a pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk to yield to vehicles that are close enough to be an immediate hazard, while preserving the driver's own duty of care.
More broadly, Civil Code section 1714(a) holds each person responsible for harm caused by a lack of ordinary care. Where a safety statute is violated and that violation brings about the type of injury the law was meant to prevent, Evidence Code section 669 can create a presumption of negligence. Any resulting comparison of conduct would be governed by California's comparative-fault principles under Civil Code section 1431.2, which allocates non-economic damages in proportion to each party's share of fault.
What Survivors and Families Can Do
Anyone injured in a pedestrian collision can take practical steps to protect their interests: obtain a copy of the CHP collision report, preserve evidence such as photographs and the identities of any witnesses, and follow through on medical care so that injuries are documented. California generally allows two years to bring a personal-injury claim under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1, and a driver involved in an injury crash must file reports with the DMV and law enforcement under Vehicle Code sections 16000 and 20008. Any compensation recoverable is measured by Civil Code section 3333, which covers the detriment proximately caused by an injury. Because deadlines and evidence issues can be complex, it often helps to speak with an attorney early.
Were you, or someone you love, involved in this crash? A California pedestrian accident attorney at Yaghmai Law Firm can explain your options and deal with the insurance companies for you. Call or text (888) 800-6731 or request a free case review.
About the Author
Houtan Yaghmai, Esq., President & Managing Attorney of Yaghmai Law Firm, APC. California State Bar No. 298487. Speaks English, French, and Persian. The firm represents personal injury clients throughout Southern California – consultations by phone, text, or video, no office visits required.
This post was assembled with AI assistance from publicly reported news sources cited below. All California Vehicle Code references were verified against leginfo.legislature.ca.gov. Facts were re-checked via additional web searches before publication. This post is based on initial news reports and may be updated as new facts develop. Nothing in this article is legal advice. Yaghmai Law Firm, APC is not associated with the investigating agencies and does not represent any party named in this post unless explicitly stated.
Sources:
1. MyNewsLA – Pedestrian Injured in 110 Freeway Collision
