The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office has officially identified the victim of a tragic hit-and-run incident that occurred Sunday night, July 20, 2025, in the Sylmar neighborhood. The deceased is 29-year-old Carlos Posada. Authorities have not disclosed Posada’s place of residence at this time.
The incident took place around 9:45 p.m. near the intersection of Polk Street and DeGarmo Avenue. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Posada was struck by a vehicle traveling eastbound on Polk Street. Witnesses reported that the driver fled the scene immediately after the collision, failing to stop, render aid, or contact emergency services, as required by California law.
Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded promptly to the scene but were unable to save Posada, who was pronounced dead at the location of the crash. His untimely death has left the Sylmar community in mourning and has heightened concerns about pedestrian safety in Los Angeles, where hit-and-run incidents have become alarmingly frequent.
As of now, the Los Angeles Police Department has not released a description of the suspect vehicle or the driver involved. Detectives from the Valley Traffic Division are diligently investigating, combing through potential surveillance footage from the area. They are urging local residents and business owners to provide any relevant recordings or information that could assist in identifying the vehicle or driver responsible for this tragedy.
This incident underscores the growing problem of hit-and-run collisions in Los Angeles County, where pedestrian fatalities remain a pressing issue. Authorities are reminding the public that California law mandates drivers involved in collisions to stop, provide assistance, and report the incident. Fleeing the scene not only exacerbates the harm caused but also carries severe legal repercussions, including potential criminal charges.
The Los Angeles Police Department is calling on anyone with information about the crash to contact the Valley Traffic Division at (818) 644-8000. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visiting lacrimestoppers.org. Authorities are hopeful that community cooperation will lead to the identification and apprehension of the suspect, bringing justice for Carlos Posada and offering some measure of closure to his grieving loved ones.