Man in His 70s Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Roscoe Boulevard [Winnetka, CA]

Police Investigate Crash on Roscoe Boulevard in Winnetka

WINNETKA, CA (September 13, 2026)— A man in his 70s died in a crash on Roscoe Boulevard after a vehicle struck him Saturday night while he was walking in an unmarked crosswalk in Winnetka.

According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the collision occurred at approximately 8:10 p.m. in the 20000 block of Roscoe Boulevard, just east of Winnetka Avenue.

Police said the pedestrian was walking across Roscoe Boulevard in an unmarked crosswalk when a westbound vehicle struck him.

Emergency responders arrived at the scene and transported the injured man to a nearby hospital. Despite medical efforts, he later died from his injuries.

Authorities have not publicly released the victim’s identity.

The driver remained at the scene after the collision and cooperated with investigators, according to the LAPD.

Police have not announced any arrests or provided additional information about whether speed, impairment, visibility, or other factors may have contributed to the crash.

Investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the fatal pedestrian collision.

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Sweet Lawyers extends our heartfelt condolences to the loved ones of the deceased. May the bereaved find solace and strength in this extremely trying time.

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