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Man identified after SR-14 freeway collision

Medical Examiner identifies Rigoberto Lemus Espino, 38, killed after his pickup ran out of gas and was struck on SR-14.
WHO: Rigoberto Lemus Espino, 38, of Los Angeles; CHP and Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel
WHAT: A man was struck and killed in a two-vehicle collision on southbound SR-14 after his pickup ran out of gas and stopped in a lane.
WHEN: Aug 17, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
WHERE: Southbound State Route 14 south of Ward Road in Acton (Los Angeles County)
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.

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