Gary Schombert Killed in Scooter Accident on Woodman Avenue and Strathern Street in Panorama City
September 28, 2025 – Panorama City, CA. – Authorities have identified the victim of a fatal hit-and-run scooter accident as 34-year-old Gary Schombert.The deadly collision occurred around 9:30 p.m. at the intersection of Woodman Avenue and Strathern Street, according to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office. Schombert was traveling northbound on Woodman Avenue on a motorized scooter when he was struck by a gray four-door Honda sedan traveling in the same direction. The impact ejected Schombert from the scooter, and despite emergency response, he was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Honda fled immediately after the crash, leaving the victim behind. Police are actively investigating the incident and searching for the suspect.
