STUDIO CITY—On Sunday, January 11, the Los Angeles Police Department reported that detectives from the Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Traffic Division are seeking the public’s help in identifying three drivers connected to a multi-vehicle hit-and-run that resulted in a man’s death.
The LAPD reported on December 23, 2025, around 5:40 a.m., a white cargo van was traveling eastbound on Ventura Boulevard when it ran over a male pedestrian’s foot while he was sitting on the roadway at the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Van Noord Avenue.
The cargo van failed to stop and continued eastbound on Ventura Boulevard. Moments later, the pedestrian while laid down on the roadway was struck by two additional vehicles, a white sedan and a white SUV, also traveling eastbound on Ventura Boulevard. All three drivers failed to stop, identify themselves, or render aid, as required by law.
Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and pronounced the male pedestrian dead at scene. The pedestrian was a male in his 60s. His identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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. Pedestrians are also reminded to use caution on the roadway and not to pose a hazard to oncoming vehicles.
On April 15, 2015, the Los Angeles 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 who provide information leading to the offender’s identification, apprehension, and conviction or resolution through a civil compromise.
Anyone with details about this collision is asked to contact Valley Traffic Division Detective Martinez at (818) 644-8033 or Officer Hansen at (818) 644-8255. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wanting to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.