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UPDATED Aug 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Aug 29, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
LAPD Officer Stable After Sylmar Hit-and-Run
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An LAPD officer was hospitalized after being struck in a hit-and-run crash while investigating a traffic collision in Sylmar, police said. The officer suffered a broken leg and head injuries and is recovering at Providence Holy Cross Hospital in Mission Hills. The suspect was also hospitalized with a possible brain injury.
WHO: LAPD officer; hit-and-run suspect
WHAT: Officer struck by a hit-and-run vehicle while investigating a traffic collision; both the officer and suspect hospitalized.
WHEN: Reported Aug 29, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
WHERE: Foothill Boulevard, Sylmar, Los Angeles, CA
WHY: No specific cause was reported beyond the event itself.
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