VENICE, CA (June 16, 2026) — A 38-year-old Los Angeles father suffered catastrophic injuries after reportedly shielding his 2-year-old daughter from an out-of-control truck during a pedestrian crash in Venice on June 16.
According to reports, Jordan Stannard and his family were standing outside their Tesla when the incident unfolded along Venice Boulevard.
Authorities said Stannard was loading his 2-year-old daughter, Sadie, into the vehicle when he heard an initial collision. Moments later, a GMC truck struck a Mercedes SUV that was waiting for a parking space before continuing toward Stannard and his daughter.
Reports indicate Stannard threw Sadie into the Tesla moments before the truck struck him. He sustained major injuries and was transported to a hospital, where doctors later amputated his left leg.
A GoFundMe fundraiser has been established to help the Stannard family cover medical expenses related to the incident.
The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation.
