Van Nuys: Pedestrian Killed In Officer-Involved Crash

10.31.2026 | 11:32 PM | VAN NUYS – A pedestrian was killed in a collision apparently involving a police patrol vehicle, late Saturday night.

Officers broadcasted a request for assistance following reports of a traffic collision involving a Los Angeles police patrol vehicle a pedestrian in the 6100 block of Woodman Avenue around 11:32 PM, radio traffic indicates.

When authorities arrived they found a pedestrian down in the roadway and attempted to render aid before pronouncing them deceased on scene.

The area surrounding the collision was closed to traffic while police initiated an investigation.

Initial reports from the scene indicate the pedestrian was struck by the Los Angeles police patrol vehicle though this information could not be confirmed at time of publication.

Calls to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Media Relations Department seeking to confirm information went unanswered.

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Junior joined the County News Service team in 2021 covering a variety of breaking news stories from fires to crashes and protests. As a Southern California native Junior excels in locating and responding to breaking news events.