Infant Killed in Northridge Crash as Pickup Driver Flees

A 2-month-old infant died after a multi-vehicle crash in Northridge on November 4, and the child’s 20-year-old mother remained in grave condition. Los Angeles police are seeking the person driving a white pickup truck, who left the scene, southbound on Louise Avenue.

Police said a 2025 Toyota Crown was traveling east on Roscoe Boulevard toward Louise Avenue at about 3:10 p.m. with a green light. A silver sedan ahead turned left, followed by the pickup, which police said turned without yielding to oncoming traffic.

The Crown’s driver swerved left to avoid the pickup and entered oncoming lanes, but then lost control and struck a 2017 Toyota Prius head-on. All three occupants of the Prius sustained serious injuries and were transported to a hospital. The infant died from injuries sustained in the crash; the mother remained hospitalized in grave condition as of November 6.

The Crown’s driver stayed at the scene, while the pickup driver continued south on Louise Avenue. Police are investigating and seeking information to identify the driver and locate the truck.

A reward of up to $50,000 is available for information leading to the driver’s identification, arrest and conviction. Tips can be given to Valley Traffic Division detectives at 818-644-8255 or 818-644-8033.