October 12, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that South Traffic Division detectives are investigating a hit-and-run collision that resulted in the death of a person riding an electric scooter.

On October 9, 2026, at around 9:45 p.m., a male, approximately 35 years of age, riding an electric scooter was crossing Broadway in the crosswalk at 85th Street when he was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on Broadway. The victim became lodged beneath the vehicle and was dragged approximately 700 feet before becoming dislodged from the vehicle’s undercarriage.

A second vehicle subsequently struck the victim and dragged him an additional 200 feet before he became dislodged near 83rd Street. Both vehicles fled the scene without stopping to identify themselves or render aid as required by law.

The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased.

Drivers 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 $50,000 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 additional information is urged to contact Officer Cha and Detective Elizarraraz of South Traffic Division detectives at (323)421-2577. During business hours, 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