Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department, Valley Traffic Division (VTD) detectives are asking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run traffic collision that resulted in the death of a 33-year-old male.
On November 5, 2026, around 5:55 p.m., a blue Volvo, V70 traveling eastbound on Victory Boulevard collided with a pedestrian crossing Victory Boulevard between Willis Avenue and Cedros Avenue. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
A second vehicle, a red sedan, traveling eastbound on Victory Boulevard subsequently ran over the pedestrian as he was lying in the roadway. The victim became trapped underneath the vehicle until he was dislodged. The driver continued driving northbound from the scene, failing to stop and render aid, or identify themselves, as required by law.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased. His name has not been released pending notification to his next-of-kin.
Drivers are reminded that if involved in a traffic collision, they are to stop as quickly and safely as possible, to provide medical aid to anyone injured in the collision, and to provide their driver license information and the vehicle registration information.
Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Valley Traffic Division Officer Hansen at 818-644-8255 or Detective Martinez at 818-644-8033. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA regional Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.