12-year-old boy killed in crash with box truck in Sherman Oaks identified

12-year-old killed in Sherman Oaks crash

A 12-year-old boy was killed after the car he was in crashed into a parked box truck. Two others were hospitalized.

LOS ANGELES - A 12-year-old boy was killed on Wednesday after the vehicle he was in crashed into a parked box truck in Sherman Oaks, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

What we know:

Authorities said the deadly crash occurred around 10:17 a.m. near the 4400 block of North Woodman Avenue, near Moorpark Avenue south of the 101 Freeway.

It's unclear how fast the Lexus was moving when it hit the parked vehicle, which was described as a delivery vehicle parked on the street.

The 12-year-old boy, identified as Steven Gambaryan, was seated in the front passenger seat and died at the scene, officials said.

A boy was killed in a crash involving a vehicle vs. parked van in Sherman Oaks on June 18, 2025. / SkyFOX

The boy's stepmother and twin brother were inside the car were taken to the hospital per protocol but did not have any apparent injuries, according to the LAFD. 

A third person was transported to the hospital for medical reasons not related to the crash. 

What we don't know:

The cause of the crash is under investigation.