A 65-year-old man died after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing Sunset Boulevard at Highland Avenue in Hollywood early Saturday, October 10, 2026. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the crash happened around 1:27 a.m. and the man was in the crosswalk. He was taken to a hospital, where he died. The driver remained at the scene, police said.
MyNewsLA.com reported that a Ford Mustang traveling south on Highland Avenue struck the man, whom police described as homeless, and that the street was closed while investigators worked the scene. Hoodline, which also covered the crash, reported that the County medical examiner had not yet publicly identified him. Authorities have not said whether speed or impairment played a role, and the investigation is ongoing. Details may change as more information is released.
