The driver reportedly left the area after the crash, and police are asking the public for information that could lead to an arrest.
Los Angeles, CA - October 25, 2026
Police are offering up to $50,000 for tips that could lead to the arrest of a driver who fatally struck a 66-year-old man near W. Manchester Avenue and S. Broadway on Saturday, according to NBC Los Angeles. The driver is reported to have left the scene before officers arrived.
Key Facts
- Date: Saturday, at 3:47 p.m. (first reported Sunday, October 25, 2026)
- Location: Intersection of W. Manchester Avenue and S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA
- Type of crash: Hit-and-run involving a pedestrian
- Vehicles involved: Gray, four-door sedan
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality (a 66-year-old man, pedestrian)
- Responding agencies: Los Angeles Police Department
- Reported by: NBC Los Angeles
Crash Overview
NBC Los Angeles, citing police, placed the incident at roughly 3:47 p.m. on Saturday, close to where W. Manchester Avenue meets S. Broadway. The driver of a gray, four-door sedan reportedly hit a pedestrian while turning west from a gas station on Manchester Avenue.
The driver reportedly continued on until bystanders flagged him down and told him he had struck someone. Afterward he went back to the location, remained there while paramedics were on hand, and departed before officers showed up.
Police are asking for help identifying the driver. A more detailed description of the driver was not immediately available beyond the type of vehicle. Police have identified the victim as a 66-year-old man but are not releasing his name until relatives have been informed.
Officials are offering as much as $50,000 for information that leads to the driver's arrest. Anyone with information is asked to contact the LAPD's South Traffic Division. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers.