(L.A.) Michelle Yacuzzio, 40, Died on the 91 Freeway

Case Number: 2022-08223

Los Angeles County is reporting the death of a 40-year-old “Hispanic” female that occurred on the 91 Freeway.

The coroner’s office has identified the woman as Michelle Yacuzzio.

Manner of Death: Accident

Cause of Death: Blunt Force Traumatic Injuries

RIP MICHELLE YACUZZIO (September 2, 1981 – August 8, 2022)

The decedent was a pedestrian who ws fatally struck by a vehicle at around 12:16 a.m. on the westbound lanes of the freeway near South Central Avenue.

The driver of the vehicle contacted authorities about the accident and remained on scene to cooperate with investigators.

Formal pronouncement of death was made on Monday at 12:28 a.m.