Police said the cruiser was responding to a disturbance call, and it was unclear whether rainy conditions played a role in the collision.
Los Angeles, CA - November 1, 2026
A pedestrian died at the scene after a Los Angeles Police Department cruiser struck them, according to reports published Sunday. The collision took place on a Saturday night, around 11:30 p.m., on the 6100 block of Woodman Avenue, close to the intersection with Bessemer Street.
Key Facts
- Date: Saturday, about 11:30 p.m. (reported Sunday, November 1, 2026)
- Location: 6100 block of Woodman Avenue, near Bessemer Street, Los Angeles, California
- Type of crash: Pedestrian struck by a police vehicle
- Vehicles involved: One Los Angeles Police Department cruiser
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality (the pedestrian, pronounced dead at the scene)
- Responding agencies: Los Angeles Police Department
- Reported by: MyNewsLA.com
Crash Overview
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the cruiser was responding to a disturbance call when the crash occurred. Police said the pedestrian was in a crosswalk and was struck by a unit assigned to the North Hollywood Station.
A witness reported hearing a thud and then seeing the person on the ground. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.
The pedestrian's name, age and gender were not available in the reports. It was also unclear whether rainy conditions at the time contributed to the collision.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, consider these general steps:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.