Steven Gambaryan Obituary, Death News – A 12-year-old boy who lost his life in a tragic car crash in Sherman Oaks has been identified by county officials as Steven Gambaryan. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning when the vehicle Steven was riding in collided with a parked box truck. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Margaret Stewart, the boy was seated in the front passenger seat of a Lexus at the time of the collision. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash took place around 10:17 a.m. in the 4400 block of North Woodman Avenue, close to Moorpark Avenue and just south of the Ventura (101) Freeway. The Lexus reportedly struck a box truck that was parked along the street. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the vehicle’s speed or what may have caused the crash.
Three additional individuals were transported to a hospital. Among them was a woman and a 10-year-old boy who were in the Lexus at the time of the accident. Though neither sustained physical injuries, they were taken to the hospital as a precaution, which is standard protocol in fatal accident situations. A third person, who was not involved in the crash, was also transported for a separate medical issue.
The Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Traffic Division is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. Authorities are working to determine how the collision happened and whether any factors such as driver error, distraction, or mechanical issues may have played a role.
Meanwhile, the city’s mayoral crisis response team and LAPD officials are providing support to Steven Gambaryan’s family as they cope with this devastating loss. More information may be released as the investigation progresses.
This tragic event has deeply affected the community, drawing attention to the importance of road safety and raising questions about parked vehicles on busy residential streets.