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Los Angeles, CA (January 3, 2026) – Police and emergency medical teams responded to a hit-and-run traffic collision at the intersection of Van Nuys Blvd and Vanowen St in the Van Nuys neighborhood of Los Angeles. The crash occurred around 11:28 a.m. and left one man with visible injuries.
According to dispatch audio from the LAPD’s Valley Bureau, the injured man sustained lacerations to the head and neck as a result of the collision. Despite his injuries, he remained conscious and breathing when emergency responders arrived. An ambulance was requested on scene to provide urgent medical care and facilitate hospital transport.
The suspect driver reportedly fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. The collision is being investigated as a felony hit-and-run due to the injuries involved. Authorities have not released additional details about the vehicle or suspect at this time.
Van Nuys Blvd and Vanowen St is a heavily trafficked intersection in the heart of the San Fernando Valley, and collisions in this area often prompt a significant emergency response. Traffic was temporarily affected as emergency crews worked to assist the victim and clear the scene.
Our thoughts are with the injured man, and we wish him a smooth and full recovery. Investigators are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.
