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Los Angeles, CA (January 16, 2026) – A pedestrian was injured in a reported hit-and-run crash on Thursday evening at the intersection of W Adams Blvd and Budlong Ave in the University Park area of Los Angeles.
The collision occurred around 5:37 p.m. on January 15, prompting an urgent response from emergency medical teams and traffic units. Witnesses reported that a white Nissan Altima struck the pedestrian before fleeing southbound from the scene. Medics arrived quickly to tend to the injured individual, whose condition has not been officially disclosed but was significant enough to require additional ambulance support.
Traffic along Adams Blvd was impacted as first responders provided care and law enforcement secured the scene. Authorities began a search for the vehicle involved, treating the incident as a felony hit-and-run due to the driver’s failure to remain at the location.
Los Angeles Police Department officials are actively investigating, working to identify the suspect vehicle and determine the full circumstances surrounding the crash. Surveillance footage and eyewitness reports are being reviewed to aid in the case.
Our thoughts are with the injured pedestrian, and we hope for a full and speedy recovery following Thursday’s serious incident.
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