A pedestrian was killed Saturday after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the Golden State (5) Freeway in Burbank.

The crash was reported at 7:09 p.m. Saturday on the southbound Golden State Freeway at Verdugo Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.

A witness told the CHP a male pedestrian was hit when crossing lanes, leaving him down in the No. 1 lane.

Multiple vehicles reportedly stopped at the scene, including one that appeared to be shielding the downed pedestrian. It was unclear if the driver who hit the person pulled over.

The victim’s name and age were not immediately provided.

The CHP issued a SigAlert at 7:40 p.m. shutting down the HOV lane and lanes 1 and 2, allowing traffic to use lanes 3 and 4.

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