NORTHRIDGE, Calif. — A 2-month-old baby was killed and the 20-year-old mother was left in grave condition after a pickup truck driver fled the scene of a crash in Northridge on Nov. 4, 2026, the Los Angeles Police Department reported.
Read the LAPD release: https://www.lapdonline.org/newsroom/non-contact-hit-and-run-collision-results-in-death-of-2-month-old-and-leaves-mother-in-grave-condition-nr26302ag/
The Turn, The Swerve, The Crash
Valley Traffic Division detectives are investigating the non-contact fatal traffic collision, which happened around 3:10 p.m. on Nov. 4 at Roscoe Boulevard and Louise Avenue.
A white 2025 Toyota Crown was traveling eastbound on Roscoe Boulevard, approaching Louise Avenue on a green light, according to the department. Ahead of the Crown, a silver sedan was turning left from eastbound Roscoe Boulevard onto southbound Louise Avenue, followed by a white pickup truck.
As the silver sedan completed its turn, the white pickup truck proceeded to make a left turn directly behind the sedan without yielding to oncoming traffic, the department said.
To avoid colliding with the pickup truck, the Toyota Crown veered left into oncoming traffic, lost control and collided head-on with a white 2017 Toyota Prius carrying three occupants, according to the department.
The driver of the white pickup truck continued southbound on Louise Avenue without stopping, identifying himself or rendering aid to the victims, as required by law, the department said.
The driver and sole occupant of the 2025 Toyota Crown remained at the scene as required by law and is cooperating with the investigation, according to the department.
The Victims, The Injuries, The Hospital
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The occupants of the 2017 Toyota Prius suffered severe injuries and were transported to a local hospital by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics.
The driver of the Prius was transporting a 20-year-old mother and her 2-month-old baby at the time of the collision, the department said. The 2-month-old subsequently died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash, and the mother remains in the hospital in grave condition.
The Reward, The Appeal, The Tip Lines
Valley Traffic Division detectives are urging the public to come forward with information about the fatal hit-and-run collision. Anyone who was driving eastbound on Roscoe Boulevard at Louise Avenue on Wednesday afternoon, around 3:10 p.m., or who witnessed the collision is asked to contact police.
A reward of up to $50,000 is available to community members who provide information leading to the offender's identification, apprehension and conviction, or resolution through a civil compromise, under the city's Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund, which the City Council created on April 15, 2015.
Anyone with information can call the LAPD at 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477), text LAPD to 274637, or submit a tip at LAPDOnline.org.
The department also reminded drivers that anyone involved in a traffic collision must stop as quickly and safely as possible, provide medical aid to anyone injured and provide their information. Driving in a manner that causes another driver to lose control and crash is considered a non-contact collision, and fleeing the scene is a crime, according to the department.
Valley Traffic Division also offered to help community members have their children's car seats checked for proper size and installation at their local police station.
Sources
Los Angeles Police Department, "Non-Contact Hit and Run Collision Results in Death of 2-Month-Old and Leaves Mother in Grave Condition NR26302ag," November 8, 2026: https://www.lapdonline.org/newsroom/non-contact-hit-and-run-collision-results-in-death-of-2-month-old-and-leaves-mother-in-grave-condition-nr26302ag/