Los Angeles, CA - Man Dead in Scooter Collision on N Owensmouth Ave

Los Angeles, CA (December 31, 2024) – A man reportedly died on Saturday, December 28, after he got trapped under an SUV that was leaving the Westfield Topanga mall.

The 54-year-old victim was riding an e-scooter when the crash occurred around 11:30 a.m. in the 6800 block of North Owensmouth Avenue in Canoga Park, LAPD Sgt. Scott Vostad confirmed. As an SUV exiting the mall parking lot turned right, it drove over him, Vostad said.

The SUV driver, who was around 17 years old, stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators, police said. That said, authorities have confirmed that alcohol was not a factor in the crash. The LAPD's Traffic Division is actively investigating the incident and urges anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers.

We offer our deepest condolences to the deceased man's family members.

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