Fatal Hit-and-Run Traffic Collision Kills Pedestrian NR26078ti

April 17, 2026   NR26078kt

Update

Detectives have determined that a black Toyota Prius was traveling south on Winnetka Avenue when it struck the pedestrian crossing the street. As the pedestrian was lying on the ground, he was hit by another vehicle described as a black Chevy Camero. Detectives have also determined that the white truck previously mentioned below was not involved.

Winnetka: The Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Traffic Detectives (VTD) are investigating a hit-and-run traffic collision that killed a male pedestrian on the roadway.

On April 10, 2026, around 9:55 p.m., a black Chevy Camaro traveling southbound on Winnetka Avenue collided with a male pedestrian crossing outside of a marked crosswalk at Winnetka Avenue and Sherman Way. As the pedestrian was lying on the roadway, he was struck by a second vehicle described as a white Ford truck. Both drivers fled the scene without stopping to render aid and identify themselves as required by law. Detectives recovered vehicle parts at the scene that may assist in identifying the suspect vehicles.

The Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and transported the male pedestrian to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. His name is being withheld pending identification and notification to next of kin.

VTD Detectives are urging the public to come forward with information regarding this fatal hit-and-run. Anyone who witnessed the collision or was in the area at the time is asked to contact VTD Detectives with any information.

Motorists are reminded that if they are involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves.

On April 15, 2015, the City Council amended the Los Angeles Administrative Code and created a Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund. A reward of up to $50,000 is available to community members who provide information leading to the offender’s identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Valley Traffic Division, Detective Ramirez at (818) 644-8025 or Officer Garibay at (818) 644-8032. During non-business hours, or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program