On the night of September 19, 2025, tragedy struck near Highland Park when a Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) patrol vehicle — responding to another emergency call with lights and sirens activated — struck and killed 30-year-old Gerardo “Jerry” Estrada, who was skateboarding along North Figueroa Street near Woodside Drive. According to LAPD officials, the officer was traveling Code 3 (lights and sirens on) when the collision occurred. Estrada was pronounced dead at the scene. No officers were injured. Family, friends, and community members gathered the following evening to hold a vigil, remembering Jerry as “one of the purest and kindest souls.” The investigation into the crash remains ongoing. 📍 Location: Highland Park, Los Angeles, California 🕒 Date: September 19, 2025 📰 Source: CBS Los Angeles ⚠️ Disclaimer: This video contains news footage, audio, and information for educational and journalistic purposes. All content is intended to document and report verified public incidents. Viewer discretion is advised. All footage and reports are property of their respective copyright owners. Code3Rewind does not promote violence or hate and complies with YouTube community guidelines.