A woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Van Nuys after being struck by a pickup truck whose driver fled the scene early on July 11, 2026. Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to the collision at Sepulveda Boulevard and Wyandotte Street at approximately 12:50 a.m. Investigators said the woman was crossing the street when she was hit by a gray Toyota Tacoma pickup truck. Instead of stopping to help, the driver continued away from the scene without checking on the victim or calling for emergency assistance. Paramedics arrived but pronounced the woman dead at the scene. Police said the victim was believed to be approximately 38 years old, and her identity has not yet been released while authorities notify her family.
The driver responsible for the fatal collision remains at large as investigators continue searching for the vehicle and its owner. LAPD reminded motorists that anyone involved in a collision is legally required to stop, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves. The fatal hit-and-run remains under investigation as authorities work to identify the driver responsible for the woman’s death.
At the Medler Law Firm, we are dedicated to helping pedestrians who have been seriously injured by negligent drivers, as well as families who have lost loved ones in fatal pedestrian accidents. We immediately investigate every case by obtaining police reports, securing surveillance footage, interviewing witnesses, and preserving critical evidence before it is lost. Our attorneys work to identify every responsible party and aggressively pursue drivers who flee the scene after causing a collision. We understand the devastating physical, emotional, and financial consequences that pedestrian accidents often have on victims and their families.
We fight to recover compensation for medical expenses, lost income, future medical care, pain and suffering, and wrongful death damages whenever permitted by law. We handle all communications and negotiations with insurance companies so our clients can focus on healing rather than dealing with adjusters. If a fair settlement cannot be reached, we are fully prepared to take the case to trial and fight for the maximum compensation our clients deserve.
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