Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Two Vehicles in Van Nuys; LAPD Seeks Hit-and-Run Driver
Los Angeles police are searching for a driver who struck a pedestrian near Victory Boulevard and Cedros Avenue in Van Nuys on Thursday evening and dragged him before fleeing. The man died at the scene.
The Los Angeles Police Department is searching for a hit-and-run driver after a male pedestrian was struck by two vehicles and killed in Van Nuys on Thursday evening, Nov. 5, 2026.
What police say happened
Officers responded to a collision near Victory Boulevard and Cedros Avenue just after 6 p.m., according to the LAPD, as reported by NBC Los Angeles. Police said the pedestrian was first hit by a driver traveling eastbound on Victory Boulevard near Willis Avenue. That driver stopped to help.
As the man tried to get out of the street, a second vehicle traveling northbound on Cedros Avenue struck him, police said. The vehicle was described as a possible red Cadillac. Officials said it dragged the man under the car for a few blocks before leaving the area.
The pedestrian died at the scene. His identity and age were not immediately released.
Investigation status
The LAPD said the investigation into the second collision is ongoing and that it is not investigating the first crash. No arrest or suspect information was reported. Anyone with information should contact the LAPD.
Source
- NBC Los Angeles, "Pedestrian dies after being hit by 2 vehicles in Van Nuys; hit-and-run driver sought" (Nov. 5, 2026): https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/van-nuys-hit-and-run-crash/3966818/
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