Teen Boy Killed, Sister Injured in Hyde Park Hit-and-Run Crash

Teen Boy Killed, Sister Injured in Hyde Park Hit-and-Run Crash Hyde Park, Los Angeles —

September 24, 2026A 16-year-old boy was killed and his teenage sister was injured after they were struck by a vehicle while crossing a street with their mother in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, authorities said.The crash happened at about 9:30 p.m. Tuesday near West 60th Street and South 10th Avenue, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Police said the teenagers were crossing the street when they were struck by a blue sedan. Investigators said the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and allegedly went through a stop sign before hitting the siblings.After the collision, the vehicle continued moving before crashing into a parked car, according to police.The driver and a male passenger then reportedly left the vehicle and ran from the scene. Investigators are now searching for both people.16-Year-Old Boy Dies at the SceneThe 16-year-old boy died at the scene, police said.His teenage sister survived the crash and was taken to a hospital for treatment. Family members told local news outlets that she suffered serious injuries and would require surgery for a fractured pelvis.The victims were identified by family members as siblings. Local reports differ on the girl’s age, with ABC7 reporting her as 14 and CBS Los Angeles reporting her as 13.Family Was Crossing the StreetAccording to family members, the teenagers were walking with their mother when the crash happened.The victims’ older brother, Eliseo Martinez Hernandez, told ABC7 that their mother was able to move the girl out of the vehicle’s path, but could not save her son.The family is now dealing with the death of the teenager while his sister continues to receive medical treatment. A family fundraising effort has also been established to help with medical and funeral expenses.Video Shows Moments Before the CrashVideo from the area reportedly shows the suspected vehicle traveling quickly down the street before the collision. The footage appears to show the vehicle going through a stop sign before striking the teenagers.People living in the neighborhood told ABC7 that speeding and drivers failing to stop at the intersection have been ongoing concerns in the area.Police have not publicly identified the driver or passenger.LAPD Searching for SuspectsThe investigation remains active.According to police, the suspects abandoned the vehicle after the crash and ran from the area. Investigators have the vehicle, which could provide important evidence as they work to identify the people who were inside.Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the driver or passenger is being asked to contact the Los Angeles Police Department.No arrest had been announced in the reports reviewed for this story.A Tragedy for a Los Angeles FamilyThe crash has left one teenager dead, another hospitalized and a family mourning.For residents in Hyde Park, the incident has also renewed concerns about traffic safety, speeding and drivers failing to stop at intersections.The investigation is continuing as police work to determine exactly what happened before and after the collision and identify the people who fled the scene.NewYorkFinanceThink.com will continue to follow the investigation as more information becomes available.Source: Los Angeles Police Department; ABC7 Los Angeles; CBS Los Angeles.