2-Month-Old Baby Dies, Mother Critically Injured in California Crash

A tragic multi-vehicle crash in Northridge, California, on November 4 has left a 2-month-old baby dead and the child’s mother critically injured. The incident occurred around 3:10 p.m., involving three vehicles, as reported by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

The LAPD described the event as a ‘non-contact fatal traffic collision.’ The crash involved a white pickup truck, a white 2025 Toyota Crown, and a white 2017 Toyota Prius with three occupants.

The non-contact vehicle was following a silver sedan making a left turn from eastbound Roscoe Boulevard onto southbound Louise Avenue. The white pickup truck, which executed this left turn, failed to yield to oncoming traffic.

Attempting to avoid the pickup truck, the Toyota Crown swerved into oncoming lanes, leading to a head-on collision with the Prius. The Prius’s occupants, including the 20-year-old mother and her 2-month-old baby, suffered severe injuries. Sadly, the baby succumbed to the injuries sustained, while the mother remains hospitalized in critical condition.

Authorities have withheld the names of those involved. The LAPD is actively searching for the pickup truck driver, who reportedly left the scene. The Toyota Crown driver stayed and is cooperating with the police.

Valley Traffic Division Detectives urge anyone with information to assist their investigation. They also remind the community about the importance of securely installing infant car seats, including proper size checks.

If involved in a traffic collision, stop safely, provide aid, and share your information. Non-contact collisions involve causing loss of control for another driver, and fleeing is a crime.