Pedestrian Killed in Crash on Imperial Highway in Willowbrook

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (Aug. 31, 2026) — A pedestrian was struck and killed late Sunday by two vehicles on Imperial Highway Willowbrook area of Los Angeles.

The first driver struck the victim around 10 p.m. on August 30th and fled before a second driver struck the person down in the roadway near the 1300 block of Imperial Highway, according to a report by the Los Angeles Police Department.

Detectives from the South Traffic Division who are working on the case determined the victim was crossing Imperial Highway when the suspect in an eastbound SUV struck the victim. The light-colored SUV failed to stop and fled the scene.

Meanwhile, a second driver traveling westbound ran over the victim when they were already down in the roadway.

The second driver stopped and pulled over before calling 911 for help.

Sadly, the unidentified pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

Finally, witnesses are asked to contact police and anyone with information about the suspect are reminded there is a reward of up to $50,000 is available for information leading to the driver’s identification, apprehension and conviction, or resolution through a civil compromise.

Contact South Traffic Division Detective Cummings at 213-479-6416.

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