(L.A.) Chase Newton, 27, Died on the Ventura Freeway

Case Number: 2022-07452

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 27-year-old “Hispanic” male that occurred on the Ventura Freeway in Eagle Rock.

The coroner’s office has identified the man as Chase Newton. Born in L.A. County. Mother’s maiden name is Olivo.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Multiple Traumatic Injuries

RIP CHASE WILLIAMJOSEP NEWTON (December 15, 1994 – July 18, 2022)

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 12:03 a.m.

The California Highway Patrol had responded to an accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian who was apparently walking on the Ventura (134) Freeway.

CHP found a gray Hyundai Veloster and a pedestrian, who was pronounced dead on the scene.

This was on the eastbound 134 Freeway just west of Figueroa Street.

Map views are only approximate locations and do not indicate the exact spot of the incident.