LAPD Seeks Pickup Driver in Northridge Hit-and-Run Crash That Killed 2-Month-Old
A 2-month-old died and the child's 20-year-old mother remained in grave condition after a Wednesday afternoon head-on crash in Northridge. LAPD says the driver of a white pickup that triggered the collision left the scene, and a reward of up to $50,000 is available.
The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public's help finding the driver of a white pickup truck who left the scene of a Northridge crash that killed a 2-month-old and critically injured the child's mother.
What police say happened
The crash happened around 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, near Roscoe Boulevard and Louise Avenue, according to LAPD. Police said a white 2025 Toyota Crown was heading east on Roscoe on a green light as a silver sedan turned left from eastbound Roscoe onto Louise Avenue. The sedan completed its turn, but a white pickup truck behind it made the same left turn without yielding to oncoming traffic, police said.
LAPD said the Toyota Crown driver swerved to avoid the pickup, moved into oncoming traffic and hit a white 2017 Toyota Prius head-on. The Prius carried three people: the driver, a 20-year-old mother, and her 2-month-old child. All three were severely injured and taken to a hospital.
Victims and condition
The 2-month-old was later pronounced dead. As of Friday, Nov. 6, the mother was in grave condition, police said. The Toyota Crown driver stayed at the scene. Police said the pickup driver continued south on Louise Avenue without stopping, identifying themselves or helping the victims.
Investigation and how to help
Detectives with LAPD's Valley Traffic Division are investigating and have asked anyone with information to come forward. A reward of up to $50,000 is available for information leading to the suspect's identification, arrest and conviction. Tipsters can call Valley Traffic Division Officer Hansen at 818-644-8255 or Detective Martinez at 818-644-8033. After business hours, call 877-527-3247. Anonymous tips can go to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or lacrimestoppers.org.
The pickup driver has not been identified, and no arrest had been reported in the sources reviewed.
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