John Edwards Hospitalized in Hit-and-Run Crash on Figueroa Street [Los Angeles, CA]

Los Angeles, CA (July 9, 2026) — 66-year-old John Edwards remains hospitalized with serious injuries after a hit-and-run crash involving an electric scooter in South Los Angeles.

The collision happened around 10 a.m. on July 2 near the intersection of Figueroa Street and 84th Street.

Investigators said Edwards fell from his electric scooter into the intersection before a white SUV struck him while making a right turn.

Authorities reported that the driver briefly stopped after the crash but left the scene without assisting. Police continue to investigate the incident and are working to identify the driver.

Edwards remains in stable condition but suffered severe, life-altering injuries that are expected to require a lengthy recovery.

The Los Angeles Police Department asks anyone with information about the hit-and-run to come forward and assist with the investigation.

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