101 Freeway hit-run: Man ran into traffic, killed, witness says

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- A 25-year-old man was killed when he allegedly ran towards traffic on the southbound 101 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles and was struck by a car, California Highway Patrol officials said.

The man was found face down on the freeway near Beaudry Avenue at about 1:40 a.m. Sunday. A witness told officers that the man was running in lanes and in front of cars before he was struck.

The driver fled the scene. A witness described the car as a black Honda Accord.

Anyone with information is asked to call Officer M. Bautista at (213) 744-2331.