VAN NUYS, CA — The Los Angeles Police Department's Valley Traffic Division is asking the public's help in identifying a driver involved in a hit-and-run that severely injured a woman in her 70s last month.
Valley Traffic Division detectives are asking the public to help identify the driver of a gray Honda Accord that struck and seriously injured a female pedestrian in her 70s on Chatsworth Street in Van Nuys on August 30, 2026.
VAN NUYS, CA — The Los Angeles Police Department's Valley Traffic Division is asking the public's help in identifying a driver involved in a hit-and-run that severely injured a woman in her 70s last month.
According to LAPD, the crash occurred on August 30, 2026, around 8:20 p.m. A pedestrian was crossing Chatsworth Street mid-block, moving from the south curb toward the north curb near Louise Avenue, when she was struck by a vehicle described as a gray Honda Accord traveling eastbound on Chatsworth Street.
The driver failed to stop, render aid, or remain at the scene as required by law. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and transported the victim to a local hospital, where she was treated for her injuries.
"Drivers are reminded that if they become involved in a collision, they should pull over and stop as soon as it is safe to do so, notify emergency services, and remain at the scene to identify themselves," LAPD said.
The department also urged pedestrians to exercise caution when crossing streets, obey traffic signals, use marked crosswalks, and follow the rules of the road.
Under the City of Los Angeles Hit-and-Run Reward Program Trust Fund, which was created in 2015, a reward of up to $25,000 is available to community members who provide information that leads to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the offender.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact Police Officer Reyes with the Valley Traffic Division at 818-644-8114. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247).
Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477), visit www.lacrimestoppers.org, or use the "P3 Tips" mobile application and select the Los Angeles Regional Crime Stoppers program.
Video footage of the incident can be viewed at LAPDONLINE.ORG.
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