Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crash in Canoga Park: 2024 & 2026

On Thursday, February 5, 2026, at 2:00 A.M., a silver Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck was traveling eastbound on Roscoe Blvd east of Lennox Ave when it collided with a pedestrian who was walking southbound crossing Roscoe Blvd. The driver of the vehicle fled from the scene without stopping, identifying self and rendering medical aid to the pedestrian who sustained severe injuries. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead.

LAPD is attempting to identify the Hit and Run vehicle and driver, or any possible witnesses.

Anyone with information about the crime is asked to call Valley Traffic Detective Barragan, Serial No. 37921, at 213-840-2307 or Officer Hansen at 818-644-8255. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should contact the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. 

Markus Caldwell, father of two children (9 and 12 yrs old), of Canoga Park was killed as he crossed Desoto near Gresham Street on Dec 6, 2024, by the driver of a silver SUV. $50K reward offered for info in fatal hit-and-run crash in Canoga Park | Los Angeles Police Protective League. A Go-Fund-Me was established but only reached 11% of the goal. Fundraiser by Major Caldwell : Stand with Markus Caldwell's Family

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Tipsters may also visit www.lapdonline.org and click on “Anonymous Web Tips” under the “Get Involved-Crime Stoppers” menu to submit an online tip. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the LA Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program. Independent of any City or other reward offers, anonymous tipsters using the LA Crime Stoppers program may be eligible for up-to a $1,000 cash reward based on arrest only (no conviction required).

1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

P3 Tips Mobile App

www.LACrimeStoppers.org

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