The crash occurred in the southbound lanes near Broad Street around 12:40 a.m. Monday, March 21, PSP said.
Police were trying to get the man, who was walking on the highway, into their patrol car when they were struck, NBC10 reports. All three were thrown into the northbound lanes.
Authorities were expected to release more information during a press conference at 11 a.m.
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