2-Month-Old Killed In Northridge Hit-and-Run, Mother Gravely Injured

NORTHRIDGE, CA — A 2-month-old child was killed and their 20-year- old mother gravely injured a hit-and-run collision in Northridge, police said Friday.

The collision occurred around 3:10 p.m. Wednesday, when a white 2025 Toyota Crown traveling eastbound on Roscoe Boulevard approached Louise Avenue on a green light, and a silver sedan was attempting a left turn from Roscoe Boulevard heading eastbound onto Louise Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

The silver sedan completed its turn but a white pickup truck behind it attempted to make the same left turn directly behind it without yielding to oncoming traffic, police said.

The Toyota Crown attempted to avoid colliding with the white pickup truck, but veered left into oncoming traffic, colliding head-on with a white 2017 Toyota Prius that was carrying three occupants who were severely injured.

According to police, the driver of the white pickup truck continued southbound on Louise Avenue, without stopping, identifying themselves, or rendering aid to the victims.

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to the scene and took the occupants of the Toyota Prius, including a 20-year-old mother and her 2- month-old child, to a hospital. Police said the 2-month-old was later pronounced dead, while the mother remained in grave condition as of Friday.

Valley Traffic Division detectives encouraged anyone with information about the fatal hit-and-run collision to come forward.

A reward of up to $50,000 was being offered for information leading to the suspect's identification, arrest and conviction.

Anyone with information about the collision was urged to call Valley Traffic Division Officer Hansen at 818-644-8255 or Detective Martinez at 818- 644-8033. Calls during non-business hours should be made to 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or visit lacrimestoppers.org.

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