Man Killed in Crash on Lindley Avenue After Being Run Over [Reseda, CA]

Police Investigate Fatal Crash on Lindley Avenue in Reseda

Reseda, CA (July 10, 2026) – A man died in a crash on Lindley Avenue after a vehicle ran over him early Thursday morning, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

The fatal collision occurred at approximately 2:48 a.m. near the intersection of Lindley Avenue and Vanowen Street.

Police said a vehicle traveling northbound on Lindley Avenue struck a man who was lying in the roadway.

Emergency responders pronounced the man dead at the scene.

Authorities have not released the victim’s identity pending notification of his next of kin.

The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.

Police have not released additional information about what led to the incident, and the investigation remains ongoing.

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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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