Fatal Traffic Collision with Trailer NR22052mp

North Hollywood: On February 28, 2022 at around 3:40 p.m., a white Toyota Tundra was towing a trailer and traveling northbound on Tujunga Avenue. While stopped in traffic, the driver of the trailer became involved in a verbal argument with a pedestrian.

The pedestrian climbed on top of the left-wheel-well of the trailer. When the truck began to move, the trailer collided with a concrete barrier, causing the pedestrian to fall to the ground. The left-side wheels of the trailer then collided with the pedestrian.

The Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded and pronounced the male pedestrian deceased. He was approximately 28-years-old. His name has not been released pending notification to next-of-kin.

The investigation is ongoing and no arrest has been made at this time.

Motorists are reminded to remain patient while driving on the roadway and pedestrians are reminded not to ride on portions of a vehicle that are not designated or intended for the use of passengers.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Valley Traffic Divison Officer Reyes or Officer Martinez at (818) 644-8114. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call CrimeStoppers at 800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477). Tipsters may also contact CrimeStoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone. All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on “webtips” and follow the prompts.