Police were searching for the driver, who remained at large, after the victim was struck near Imperial Highway and nearby freeways late Friday.
Los Angeles, CA - October 31, 2026
Police in Los Angeles were searching for a driver who struck and killed an 80-year-old homeless man in south Los Angeles late Friday. The driver did not stop, and the vehicle has not been identified in the reports. The crash left one person dead.
Key Facts
- Date: Friday at 11:10 p.m. (reported October 31, 2026)
- Location: Imperial Highway in south Los Angeles, near the Harbor (110) and Glen Anderson (105) freeways
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run involving a pedestrian
- Vehicles involved: One unidentified vehicle
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality
- Responding agencies: Los Angeles Police Department; paramedics
- Reported by: MyNewsLA.com
Crash Overview
Paramedics and Los Angeles Police Department officers responded to Imperial Highway at 11:10 p.m. Friday, according to the LAPD. Police said the 80-year-old man was crossing the street when an unidentified vehicle hit him at high speed and then left the scene.
An LAPD media relations officer said the man was walking southbound outside a crosswalk when a westbound vehicle that did not stop struck him.
Police blocked the street while investigators searched the surrounding area for evidence that could point to the suspect. As of the reports, the driver remained at large.
People Involved
The victim was an 80-year-old man who was homeless and died as a result of the crash. The reports did not include further details about him.
Investigation Status
The Los Angeles Police Department is searching for the driver. The reports did not describe any officially reported contributing factors, citations or arrests.
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