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12-year-old boy struck and killed in Winnetka neighborhood of Los Angeles, California

Last updated December 23, 2025

Child wearing a sweater standing with the sea in the background.
Police arrested the driver on suspicion of DUI. Circumstances are under investigation. (File photo by Michał Parzuchowski/Unsplash)

LOS ANGELES — A 12-year-old boy was killed early Monday morning in LA’s Winnetka neighborhood after being struck by a vehicle, according to Los Angeles Police Department officials.

The incident occurred around 4:49 a.m. at the intersection of Saticoy Street and Winnetka Avenue. Police said the boy was crossing the street outside a marked crosswalk when he was hit, Fox 11 Los Angeles reported.

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The driver stayed at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, authorities reported.

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, including why the child was out at that hour. The identities of the victim and driver have not yet been released.

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