Pedestrian survives collision

SOUTHWEST GLENDALE -- A 59-year-old Glendale man survived a full-speed collision with a car Tuesday night.

The man, who was not named by police because of confusion over his identity, was crossing Los Feliz Boulevard at Gardena Avenue at about 6:35 p.m. when he was struck by a champagne-colored Toyota Corolla traveling west on Los Feliz, Glendale Police Sgt. Lewie Guay said.

"He was crossing at an area where there are 'no crossing' signs posted on both sides of the street," Guay said, noting that a crosswalk was located on the opposite, east side of Los Feliz. "The vehicle made contact with the pedestrian before the driver could apply the brakes."

Investigators were still trying to conclude how fast the Corolla was traveling at the time of the collision. The vehicle left skid marks for 40 feet beyond the intersection. The speed limit on Los Feliz at that point is 35 mph.

The victim was transported to County-USC Medical Center, where he was reported in stable condition.

"His condition was worse when they transported him, but it improved at the hospital," Guay said.