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LOS ANGELES, Los Angeles County, Calif., Sept. 25, 2026 — Two pedestrians were hospitalized after a hit-and-run driver struck them in a marked crosswalk Thursday night, September 24, at Venice Boulevard and Abbot Kinney Boulevard in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The driver fled the scene and has not been identified.
The crash happened around 9:10 a.m., LAPD said. Two people crossing the street in a marked crosswalk were struck by a driver in a Lexus SUV.
The driver, described as a white man in his late 20s, got out of the vehicle briefly after the collision before returning to it and driving away, investigators said. Paramedics took both pedestrians to a local hospital, where they were treated for injuries described as serious.
Police released surveillance images of the vehicle involved, believed to be a white Lexus GX 470, possibly a 2006 to 2015 model, fitted with a lift kit and oversized tires. The driver was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, a brown baseball cap and brown pants, according to LAPD.
The crash remains under investigation. We wish those injured a full recovery.
How Investigators Piece Together a Hit-And-Run Pedestrian Case
Identifying a driver who flees a crash scene is slower work than it looks from the outside. Officers start by canvassing for surveillance footage from nearby businesses, traffic cameras and doorbell cameras, then work to narrow down a vehicle's make, model and distinguishing features, as happened here with the lift kit and oversized tires described by police.
Physical evidence at the scene, paint transfer, broken parts, tire marks, can also help confirm a vehicle's identity once a suspect car is located. Investigators often cross-reference registration records, body shop reports and tips from the public before an arrest is made, which is why cases can remain open for weeks even when images of the vehicle are public.
Reward offers, like the one posted in this case, are a common tool once a vehicle description is established but a driver has not been named. Officials generally do not release additional details about a suspect until an arrest occurs or charges are filed, both to protect the investigation and because early tips must be verified before they can be acted on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are pedestrian crashes more common at night?
Reduced visibility does raise risk in evening and nighttime hours, but pedestrian crashes also happen during daylight, including at busy intersections and in marked crosswalks during morning hours.
What should a pedestrian do after being hit by a car?
Call 911 immediately, try to note the vehicle's description, plate number and direction of travel if possible, and seek medical evaluation even if injuries seem minor, since some injuries are not immediately obvious.
Who has the right of way at a crosswalk?
In California, pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk generally have the right of way, and drivers are required to yield and stop for them.
How can drivers avoid hitting a pedestrian?
Slowing down near crosswalks, scanning both directions before turning, and avoiding distractions like phones are basic steps that help drivers spot pedestrians in time to stop.
What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash in Los Angeles, CA
If you're a witness or someone involved in a hit-and-run, call 911 right away and stay at the scene if it's safe to do so. Try to remember or write down details about the vehicle, its color, make, any visible damage or unique features, along with the direction it went.
Get checked by a medical professional even if you feel fine at first, since adrenaline can mask pain from injuries. Ask responding officers for a copy of the police report number so you can follow up later, and if you have a phone, take photos of the scene, any visible injuries and nearby surveillance cameras that might have captured the crash.
Los Angeles residents can also report tips to LAPD or L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers anonymously, which has helped identify drivers in past hit-and-run cases even weeks after a crash occurred.
