Castaic, CA (March 1, 2026) – A man was killed in a hit-and-run crash on the Golden State (5) Freeway in Castaic. Emergency responders arrived at the southbound 5 Freeway near the Lake Hughes Road off-ramp around 11:22 p.m. on Friday, February 27th. Officials stated that a white semi-truck struck a white Toyota Corolla on the off-ramp. The Toyota’s driver, 22-year-old Alejandro Covarrubias, sustained blunt force trauma and was declared dead at the scene by medics. The semi-truck driver fled the scene without stopping to provide assistance. The Lake Hughes Road off-ramp was shut down while crews handled the incident and investigators gathered evidence. No further information has been disclosed regarding the semi-truck or possible suspects. Officials are still probing the crash’s cause, with additional details to be shared once available. Our deepest sympathies go to the family of the victim. The Hazards Posed by Hit-and-Run Incidents. Hit-and-run accidents happen when a driver flees the scene of a crash without offering assistance or revealing their identity. Such incidents can postpone medical care for victims, potentially aggravating injuries or leading to deaths. Crashes with large vehicles like semi-trucks tend to be serious because of the significant size and weight disparity relative to passenger cars. Even one collision can result in deadly injuries in smaller cars. Investigators examine vehicle damage, eyewitness statements, and surveillance video to identify hit-and-run drivers.
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