(L.A.) Jason Ortega, 38, Died on the Freeway
Case Number: 2026-06024
Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 38-year-old Latino male that occurred at Interstate 710 North / Interstate 5 in East L.A.
The coroner’s office identified the man as Jason Ortega.
Manner of Death: Accident
Cause of Death: Multiple Blunt-Force Traumatic Injuries
RIP JASON ORTEGA (1987 – April 12, 2026)
Formal pronouncement of death was made on Sunday morning.
Northbound I‑5 near Atlantic Avenue, extending to the I‑710 interchange
Map views only approximate location and do not indicate the precise spot where the incident happened.
GoFundMe: gofundme.com/f/support-for-jason-ortegas-family-sgv96