May 02--A man and his 6-month-old son were killed late Thursday when he walked onto the 10 Freeway in Beaumont after getting into an argument with his girlfriend, officials said.
Shortly after 10 p.m., Miguel Mariscal, 40, of Beaumont got into an argument with his girlfriend at their home and walked out with their son, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Soon after, CHP dispatchers received reports of a man holding an infant in his arms while crossing the eastbound 10 Freeway between the 60 Freeway and Beaumont Avenue.
Then, about 10:25 p.m., Marsical, who was still holding his child, walked directly into the path of Toyota Prius, CHP officials said.
After Marsical and his son were struck by the Toyota, two other vehicles hit them.
Marsical and his son, whose identity hasn't been released, died at the scene.
CHP officials said they don't know why Marsical crossed the freeway with his son and whether it was his intended route.
The CHP was investigating the crash and were interviewing multiple witnesses. Investigators were also analyzing evidence taken from the scene.
