Andriy Korshunov, an 80-year-old Holocaust survivor and Ukraine war refugee, along with his service dog, were fatally struck by a speeding Maserati driver in a hit-and-run on January 27, 2026—International Holocaust Remembrance Day—in Sherman Oaks, California. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on the 4400 block of Woodman Avenue, where witnesses saw the silver 2009 Maserati Quattroporte briefly stop before fleeing; the damaged vehicle, missing license plates, was abandoned nearby.
Victim’s Background
Korshunov endured the Holocaust as a child, later fleeing Ukraine amid war, and rebuilt his life in the U.S. with quiet resilience, as described by his daughter Ilana in a GoFundMe for repatriating his remains. His dog died at the scene under a parked car; bystanders performed CPR until paramedics arrived, but he succumbed at a hospital.
Incident Timeline
- 11:30 p.m.: Northbound Maserati hits Korshunov and dog while crossing; driver pauses but speeds off.
- Shortly after: Vehicle found abandoned blocks away with front-end damage; no out-of-state registration traced yet.
- Bystanders captured video; locals note frequent racing on the road.
Investigation Status
Los Angeles police are processing the Maserati for DNA, fingerprints, and surveillance footage; the driver remains at large as of January 30, 2026. Ilana Korshunov expressed outrage: “He killed two souls… God sees everything.”
Family Response
A GoFundMe honors Korshunov’s kindness and survival, aiding funeral costs to Ukraine. Ilana seeks justice and an apology from the “horrible person” responsible.
