LAPD Arrests Suspect in South Los Angeles Hit-and-Run That Killed 16-Year-Old in Crosswalk
Los Angeles police say a woman suspected of driving the car that killed a 16-year-old boy and seriously injured his 14-year-old sister in a South L.A. crosswalk is in custody. Police are still looking for others connected to the case.
Los Angeles police have arrested a woman they believe was driving the car in a deadly hit-and-run crash in South Los Angeles. The crash killed a 16-year-old boy and seriously injured his 14-year-old sister, authorities said. The arrest was reported on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026.
The crash
According to police, the driver of a blue Nissan Sentra went through a stop sign last month and hit the two siblings as they crossed the street in a crosswalk with their mother. Police say the car was traveling about 80 mph. The boy died, and his sister suffered serious injuries. The report reviewed did not give the exact date or intersection.
Arrest
Police say they arrested the suspect on Wednesday morning, Oct. 28. Officers found her driving in the San Fernando Valley and took her into custody without incident. The arrest came about a week after police announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to it. Authorities said they could not share how she was found. An LAPD detective credited help from the community.
Investigation continues
The investigation is ongoing. Police said they are still searching for a woman who was a passenger in the suspect's vehicle. They are also looking for two men they say picked the suspect up in a getaway vehicle. The report reviewed did not list specific charges. Anyone arrested is presumed innocent unless convicted.
Sources
- ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC), published Oct. 29, 2026, citing LAPD: abc7.com
This report relies on a single news source relaying LAPD information. We have not independently confirmed details with LAPD.
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