Bear hit and killed by car on 210 Freeway

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IRWINDALE, Calif. (KNX) – A 300 pound bear died after being hit by an SUV Monday morning on the 210 Freeway in Irwindale.

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It happened around 4:15 a.m. on the westbound connector to the southbound 605 Freeway, according to multiple reports.

California Highway Patrol Officer Kimball told KTLA that many cars swerved to avoid hitting the bear.

A flatbed truck helped to remove the bear.

It’s unclear if anyone in the car that hit the bear was injured.

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