[11-04-2026] Los Angeles County, CA – Infant Killed, Mother Gravely Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash in Northridge

A 2-month-old child was killed, and their 20-year-old mother was gravely injured in a hit-and-run collision in Northridge, Los Angeles, on Wednesday afternoon, November 4, 2026.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash occurred around 3:10 p.m. near the intersection of Roscoe Boulevard and Louise Avenue.

Authorities said a white 2025 Toyota Crown was traveling eastbound on Roscoe Boulevard and approaching Louise Avenue on a green light. Meanwhile, a silver sedan was making a left turn from Roscoe Boulevard onto Louise Avenue.

After the silver sedan completed its turn, a white pickup truck traveling behind it attempted to make the same left turn without yielding to oncoming traffic, police said.

The Toyota Crown driver attempted to avoid the pickup truck but veered left into oncoming traffic. The vehicle then collided head-on with a white 2017 Toyota Prius carrying three occupants, all of whom suffered severe injuries.

According to police, the pickup truck driver continued southbound on Louise Avenue without stopping, identifying themselves, or providing assistance to the injured individuals.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and transported the Prius occupants, including the 20-year-old mother and her 2-month-old child, to a hospital.

The infant was later pronounced dead, while the mother remained in grave condition as of Friday, November 6. Authorities did not provide further details about the third occupant’s condition.

LAPD’s Valley Traffic Division detectives are seeking information about the hit-and-run driver. A reward of up to $50,000 is being offered for information leading to the suspect’s identification, arrest, and conviction.

Authorities continue to investigate the fatal collision.

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