Fatal Hit-and-Run Traffic Collision 

November 6, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Angeles Police Department officials report that the South Traffic Division 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 7-year-old male.

On November 4, 2026, at approximately 10:00 p.m., two pedestrians, a 39-year-old Los Angeles resident and his 7-year-old son, were involved in a traffic collision on Figueroa Street, south of 77th Street, after the child ran into the roadway. The driver of the first vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. The driver of a second vehicle, described as a dark-colored, four-door sedan, subsequently struck the child and fled the scene without stopping to render aid or identify themselves, as required by law.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and transported both victims to a local hospital. The child’s father sustained severe injuries, and the child later succumbed to his injuries.

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 South Traffic Division, Detective Nily 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