LAPD patrol car fatally strikes woman in Valley Glen
| Source | Reported detail | Publication |
|---|---|---|
| ABC7 Los Angeles | Officer responded to a Sherman Oaks party backup call. | November 1, updated November 2 |
| Los Angeles Daily News | Collision occurred near Woodman Avenue and Bessemer Street. | November 1, 2026 |
What have the outlets reported about the collision?
The Los Angeles Daily News reported that a patrol car struck a 32-year-old woman around 11:30 p.m. on October 31 near Woodman Avenue and Bessemer Street. The newspaper attributed that account to LAPD spokesman Officer Tony Im, who said firefighters pronounced the woman dead at the scene.
ABC7 placed the collision on Woodman Avenue between Bessemer and Erwin streets. Its report said police had not released the woman's identity. The Daily News reported no injuries to officers in the collision.
Where was the officer heading?
ABC7 reported that police had received a shots-fired call after 10:30 p.m. concerning a Halloween party on Weddington Street in Sherman Oaks. The outlet described an estimated crowd of 300 and said the officer involved in the collision was responding to an emergency backup request.
ABC7 reported LAPD confirmation that the officer had lights and sirens on. The Daily News said Im could not confirm that detail during its inquiry and separately attributed the lights-and-sirens account to ABC7.
What remains unresolved?
The Daily News reported that Im did not know whether the woman was in a crosswalk and said LAPD was investigating. Neither cited report announces a finding of fault or a civil court outcome. ABC7 said police cleared the party and reported no injuries there; the outlet said it remained unclear whether police found a gun.
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Sources
- ABC7 Los Angeles: Pedestrian struck, killed by LAPD cruiser
- Los Angeles Daily News: LAPD patrol car fatally strikes pedestrian in Valley Glen
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