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Three San Fernando Valley Hit-and-Runs in 48 Hours Leave Two Dead and One Critically Hurt

Detectives are seeking public tips to identify the drivers, with a city reward of up to $50,000 available for information leading to prosecution.

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Overview

  • A 62-year-old man from Ventura County was killed around 12:05 a.m. Sunday in Sherman Oaks when a black Tesla Model Y struck him on Van Nuys Boulevard and fled, according to police.
  • A 57-year-old Hispanic man later died after being hit around 5:30 a.m. Sunday in Arleta by a silver 2007–2008 Honda Civic that continued north on Arleta Avenue.
  • On Friday morning in Valley Glen, a woman in her 70s was hit in a marked crosswalk by a silver Lexus NX350H and remains in critical condition after the driver left the scene.
  • LAPD Valley Traffic detectives have released vehicle descriptions, opened investigations, and are urging witnesses to contact investigators or submit anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers.
  • Authorities say victims’ names are being withheld pending family notification, and no arrests in these cases had been announced as of Sunday night.