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Los Angeles, CA (January 7, 2026) – A pedestrian was injured late Sunday night following a collision near the intersection of Sunset Blvd and N Martel Ave in Los Angeles. The crash, which occurred just before midnight at approximately 11:56 p.m., involved an SUV reportedly lacking visible license plates.
Emergency crews responded under Code 3 with lights and sirens, indicating the need for urgent medical assistance. Dispatch audio confirmed that both ambulance units and traffic officers were sent to the scene to provide care and manage the incident.
The pedestrian’s condition has not been disclosed, but the nature of the emergency response suggests that injuries were serious enough to warrant immediate attention. The SUV involved was last seen in the vicinity of Sunset near Highland Ave, though it’s unclear whether the driver remained at the location or fled the scene.
Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances of the crash, including whether the vehicle’s lack of visible plates was intentional or due to damage. Surveillance footage and eyewitness accounts are expected to assist in determining what led up to the collision.
Our thoughts are with the injured pedestrian, and we hope for a swift and complete recovery.
