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North Hollywood, CA (January 13, 2026) – A pedestrian was injured in a traffic-related incident on Vanowen St on January 12, prompting an emergency response and ambulance transport, according to dispatch audio from early that morning. The collision occurred in the 9100 block of Vanowen St and involved at least one vehicle striking a person walking in the area.
Emergency responders arrived quickly at the scene and assessed the pedestrian for injuries before transporting them to Sherman Oaks Hospital for further treatment. The extent of the injuries has not been publicly confirmed, and the individual’s identity has not yet been released by authorities.
Traffic along Vanowen St was impacted while officials worked to secure the area and begin an initial investigation. No information has been provided regarding the driver involved, and it is unclear what led to the collision at this time.
The incident remains under active investigation by local traffic units.
We send our support to the injured pedestrian and hope for a smooth and complete recovery.
