A Los Angeles Police Department vehicle fatally struck a pedestrian in Highland Park Friday night. The man, believed to be between 30 and 35 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene.The collision occurred around 7:18 p.m. at the intersection of Woodside Drive and Figueroa Street.
LAPD patrol vehicles are equipped with dashboard cameras, and footage is often crucial in reconstructing traffic incidents. Investigations typically review this footage alongside witness statements.
Police vehicle hits and kills pedestrian
A man died after being struck by a Los Angeles Police Department vehicle in Highland Park.
Authorities confirmed the officer was responding to a call for backup when the collision occurred. The LAPD vehicle was on duty and operating with emergency lights activated, though the specifics of their use are under inquiry. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
If you witness a traffic collision, remain at the scene if safe to do so and provide a statement to responding officers.your observations can be vital to the investigation.
The exact circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation by the LAPD’s Valley Traffic Division. Detectives are examining traffic camera footage, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing the vehicle’s event data recorder – often referred to as a “black box” – to determine the sequence of events.The investigation will also assess speed, visibility, and any potential contributing factors.
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This is a developing story and will be updated as more details becomes available. The incident marks the latest in a series of pedestrian-involved collisions in Los Angeles, raising concerns about traffic safety in the city.
