Pedestrian dead after being struck by vehicle in Southern California parking lot

Jas Kang
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The Los Angeles Police Department confirms that one person is dead after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot in Van Nuys.

The incident occurred around 2:05 p.m. in the 6900 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard, which appears to be the address of an apartment building.

Authorities say the female driver was pulling out of a parking space outside the building when an object became lodged between the gas pedal and the floorboard, causing her to lose control of the vehicle.

Two pedestrians were walking in the parking lot at the time and the driver struck both individuals, dragging one of the victims onto the street before coming to a stop.

LAPD confirms the pedestrian who was dragged onto the street died at the scene. The second victim is in hospital with serious injuries but is expected to survive.

  • One person is dead after being struck in this parking lot in Van Nuys. The Los Angeles Police Department says the driver lost control of the vehicle while exiting the parking lot and struck two victims, killing one. The incident occurred on April 26, 2024. (KTLA)
    One person is dead after being struck in this parking lot in Van Nuys. The Los Angeles Police Department says the driver lost control of the vehicle while exiting the parking lot and struck two victims, killing one. The incident occurred on April 26, 2024. (KTLA)
  • The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating after two pedestrians were struck by a driver in a parking lot in Van Nuys. One of the victims died at the scene. LAPD says an object became lodged between the gas pedal and floorboard, causing the driver to lose control on April 26, 2024. (KTLA)
    The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating after two pedestrians were struck by a driver in a parking lot in Van Nuys. One of the victims died at the scene. LAPD says an object became lodged between the gas pedal and floorboard, causing the driver to lose control on April 26, 2024. (KTLA)
  • A baseball cap at the scene of a fatal crash in a Van Nuys parking lot. Two people were struck and one of the victims died at the scene after the driver lost control of her vehicle on April 26, 2024. (KTLA)
    A baseball cap at the scene of a fatal crash in a Van Nuys parking lot. Two people were struck and one of the victims died at the scene after the driver lost control of her vehicle on April 26, 2024. (KTLA)
  • The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating after two pedestrians were struck by a driver in a parking lot in Van Nuys. One of the victims died at the scene. LAPD says an object became lodged between the gas pedal and floorboard, causing the driver to lose control on April 26, 2024. (KTLA)
    The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating after two pedestrians were struck by a driver in a parking lot in Van Nuys. One of the victims died at the scene. LAPD says an object became lodged between the gas pedal and floorboard, causing the driver to lose control on April 26, 2024. (KTLA)

Video obtained from the scene by KTLA shows a dark-colored Chevrolet pickup truck with significant damage to the front hood and bumper.

LAPD says drugs and alcohol do not appear to be a factor, and no foul play is suspected.

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