Horror as man and toddler killed in massive hit-and-run crash in Playa Del Rey
A man and a toddler were killed in a violent hit-and-run crash in Playa Del Rey early Sunday morning, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. The incident occurred when a southbound vehicle crossed into northbound lanes on Vista Del Mar, causing a two-vehicle collision. Several others, including a 28-year-old Hispanic male and a juvenile, were hospitalized with unknown injuries.
- ▪The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. in the 6800 block of Vista Del Mar near Culver Boulevard.
- ▪The front-seat passenger was pronounced dead at the scene, and the toddler later died at the hospital.
- ▪A 28-year-old Hispanic male, a juvenile, and the toddler were transported to a hospital; the extent of their injuries is unknown.
- ▪Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the lane crossover and are still investigating.
- ▪Two other individuals were hospitalized in unknown condition following the collision.
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Metro breaking Horror as man and toddler killed in massive hit-and-run crash in Playa Del Rey By Zain Khan Published May 3, 2026, 12:17 p.m. ET A violent crash left a male passenger and a toddler dead, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to the California Post. The incident occurred early Sunday morning when a vehicle traveling southbound on Vista Del Mar in Playa Del Rey crossed into the northbound lanes, triggering a two-vehicle collision. 4 Two people are at the hospital unknown condition. ONSCENE TV 4 Police are still investigation the incident. ONSCENE TV Authorities said the cause of the lane crossover remains under investigation, and no further details were immediately available. The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. in the 6800 block of Vista Del Mar near Culver Boulevard.
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