1 Killed in Van Nuys Pedestrian Accident on North Sepulveda Boulevard

1 Killed, 1 Injured in Pedestrian Accident on North Sepulveda Boulevard in Van Nuys

1 Killed in Van Nuys Pedestrian Accident on North Sepulveda Boulevard

Van Nuys, California – One person was killed and another was injured after being hit by a vehicle in a parking lot in Van Nuys on Friday afternoon.

The fatal collision occurred around 2:05 p.m. in the 6900 block of North Sepulveda Boulevard.

A woman was driving a dark-colored Chevrolet pickup truck and was pulling out of a parking lot when an object got lodged between the gas pedal and the floorboard.

The driver lost control of the truck and struck two pedestrians walking in the parking lot.

The Los Angeles Police Department said one of the victims was dragged by the truck to the street before coming to a stop and was pronounced dead at the scene.

The second pedestrian suffered severe injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.

Alcohol and drugs did not appear to be factors in the crash.

More details regarding the accident were not provided.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.