A 62‑year‑old woman identified as Lavona Graham was fatally struck in a hit‑and‑run collision in South Los Angeles on April 30, 2026. The Los Angeles Police Department reported that the crash occurred at the intersection of Manchester Avenue and Vermont Avenue shortly before 12:52 a.m., where officers responded after multiple 911 calls.
According to preliminary LAPD findings, an unidentified vehicle traveling west on Manchester Avenue struck Graham as she was crossing near Vermont Avenue. Responding officers found her critically injured, and she was transported to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries.
Authorities confirmed that the driver fled the scene immediately after the collision without stopping to render aid. Investigators have not released any description of the suspect vehicle or the driver, and no arrests had been announced as of the latest updates.
Video from the scene reviewed by investigators showed debris believed to have come from the suspect’s vehicle, along with clothing belonging to the victim. LAPD’s South Traffic Division canvassed the Vermont Knolls neighborhood for surveillance footage and witness statements in an effort to identify the fleeing driver.
Reports from local outlets noted that the crash occurred in an area where pedestrian safety concerns have been raised previously. Detectives stated that they had not yet determined whether speed, impairment, or other factors contributed to the collision, and the investigation remains active.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office formally identified the victim as Lavona Graham. Police continue to urge anyone with information or camera footage from the vicinity of Manchester Avenue and Vermont Avenue around the time of the incident to contact the LAPD’s South Traffic Division.
