Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Sepulveda Boulevard [Van Nuys, CA]

Pedestrian Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash on Sepulveda Boulevard [Van Nuys, CA]

Van Nuys Hit-and-Run Crash Under Investigation

Van Nuys, CA (July 11, 2024) – A man between 60 to 70 years old was killed in a hit-and-run crash on Sepulveda Boulevard Sunday night.

The fatal collision happened around 8:55 p.m. at the intersection with Haynes Street.

Troopers said the victim was hit by a southbound vehicle as he walked outside of a crosswalk crossing mid-block.

LAFD paramedics rushed the man to a hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.

The driver, on the other hand, drove south on Sepulveda Boulevard without stopping.

Please call LAPD Valley Traffic Division Officer Ruiz at 818-644-8026 or Officer Reyes at 818-644-8114. if you have further information on this fatal crash. Calls during non-business hours or weekends should be directed at 877-527-3247. You may also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org to report anonymously.

The city offers a $50,000 reward for information that leads to a conviction in a fatal hit-and-run.


Sweet Lawyers expresses sympathies to the bereaved family of the deceased. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.


Man Dies in Crash on Sepulveda Boulevard

Each year, around 20-50 million people are injured or killed due to an auto crash.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, reckless driving is a leading cause of traffic accidents, accounting for approximately 33% of all crashes. These accidents result in thousands of deaths and injuries each year, highlighting the urgent need for stricter enforcement and increased awareness campaigns to combat this dangerous behavior on the roads.

Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers says, “The most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury or a wrongful death attorney. Our attorneys prioritize your recovery. At the same time, they will secure your future from further losses a severe accident can bring.”

Call us if you or a loved one were involved in a severe traffic accident. Sweet Lawyers has over four decades of experience in the legal field.

Our team certainly knows what it takes to win your traffic accident, personal injury, or disability case.

We promise to fight for justice and compensation you and your family deserve. Call our offices at (800) 674-7852 or click this link for a free consultation with a professional in your area.

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