Traffic Collision at Golden Street Freeway Left 35-Year-Old Man Dead

PACOIMA, CA (July 25, 2023) – Early Sunday morning, a traffic crash involving multiple vehicles on 118 Freeway claimed the life of Robert Castellanos.  The deadly incident occurred around 2:48 a.m. along the eastbound 118 at the Golden State (5) Freeway. Based on news footage, a pickup truck and a sports car collided for unknown reasons, trapping the sports car driver. Responding fire personnel used hydraulic-powered tools to extricate the man. However, the male driver was declared dead at the scene. Later, the medical examiner’s office identified the deceased man as 35-year-old Robert Castellanos. His city of residence remains unclear. At around 3:27 a.m., authorities issued a SigAlert closing down the eastbound lanes of the 118 Freeway at the 5 Freeway. Police reported no other injuries from the collision. Pacoima Officials are asking anyone with further information about the multi-vehicle crash to contact them immediately.
Warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of Robert Castellanos. May the loving memories of your loved one and the love of your family give you strength in the days ahead.
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