South Los Angeles Hit-and-Run: 7-Year-Old Boy Dies After Being Struck by Two Vehicles on Figueroa Street

A 7-year-old boy has died following a hit-and-run collision on Figueroa Street in South Los Angeles. His 39-year-old father suffered severe injuries as police search for a driver who fled.

Seven-Year-Old Boy Dies in South Los Angeles Collision

The South Los Angeles community is mourning the death of a 7-year-old boy following a fatal traffic collision on Figueroa Street. The child’s 39-year-old father was also seriously injured, and police are appealing to the public for help identifying a driver who left the scene.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the collision happened at approximately 10 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, on Figueroa Street, south of 77th Street.

Police said the boy and his father were involved in the incident after the child ran into the roadway. The driver of the first vehicle involved remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

However, a second vehicle subsequently struck the child. Its driver did not stop to provide assistance or identify themselves before fleeing, according to the LAPD.

Father Sustains Severe Injuries as Police Investigate

Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and transported the father and child to a nearby hospital. Authorities confirmed that the father sustained severe injuries, while the boy later died from his injuries.

Investigators described the vehicle involved in the hit-and-run as a dark-colored, four-door sedan. The driver’s identity has not been publicly released, and police have not announced an arrest.

The LAPD’s South Traffic Division is continuing to investigate the collision and is asking anyone with information to come forward.

Police Offer Reward for Information

A reward of up to $50,000 is available through Los Angeles’ Hit-and-Run Reward Program for information that leads to the identification and apprehension of the driver, conviction or resolution of the case through a civil compromise.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Nily of the LAPD South Traffic Division at 323-421-2577. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or through its website, Crime Stoppers.

Disclaimer

This article is based on information released by the Los Angeles Police Department and published news reports. Authorities have not publicly identified the child or his father. The driver who fled has not been identified or apprehended in the available reports. The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional conclusions about responsibility should be drawn beyond the information released by police.