A California Highway Patrol cruiser. Photo by Chris Stone

A pedestrian was fatally struck by up to four vehicles on state Route 78 in San Marcos, authorities said Tuesday.

The accident in the westbound freeway lanes near South Rancho Santa Fe Road was reported around 11 p.m Monday, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The name and other identification of the person killed in the crash was not immediately available.

Three lanes were closed following the crash, but the roadway was cleared by about 1:45 a.m., according to the CHP.

— City News Service

Chris Jennewein is Editor & Publisher of Times of San Diego.