Hit-and-Run Leaves Pedestrian Severely Injured NR26043cm

Update
March 4, 2026 NR26043kt

Based on additional witness statements, investigators now believe the suspect vehicle is an older model dark gray minivan.

March 3, 2026

Hit-and-Run Leaves Pedestrian Severely Injured

North Hills: The Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Traffic Detectives (VTD) are investigating a hit-and-run traffic collision that caused severe injuries to a 39-year-old male.

On March 02, 2026, around 7:55 p.m., an older model, dark-colored, Toyota Camry was traveling eastbound on Nordhoff Street passing Sepulveda Boulevard when it struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian who was walking inside a marked crosswalk. The driver failed to stop, identify themselves, and render aid as required by law.

The Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and transported the pedestrian in critical condition to a local hospital to be treated for his injuries. His name is being withheld pending notification to next of kin.

Motorists are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, 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 $25,000 is available to community members that 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, Investigator Takishita at (818) 644-8116. 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.