Hit-and-Run Leaves Pedestrian Severely Injured 

December 11, 2025 – Panorama City, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that Valley Traffic Detectives (VTD) are investigating a hit-and-run traffic collision that left a pedestrian with severe injuries.

On December 9, 2025, around 7:55 p.m., a white Toyota sedan was traveling northbound on Van Nuys Boulevard passing Tupper Street when it collided with a male pedestrian who was crossing Van Nuys Boulevard inside a crosswalk. The driver of the Toyota failed to stop, identify themselves, or 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 area hospital. His name is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin. The pedestrian is described as a 19-year-old male.

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, Officer Hansen at 818-644-8255 or Officer 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.

Source: Los Angeles Police Department