Man, 30, Electrocuted on Property of Southern California Hospital

Incident Occurred on Hospital Property in Reseda

A 30-year-old man who was reportedly trespassing on hospital property in Reseda was electrocuted on Sunday, officials announced. The incident occurred at 18324 W. Cantara Street, where Northridge Hospital is located, just after 5 p.m.

Crews Respond to Emergency

Crews with the Los Angeles Fire Department responded to reports of the electrocution, and fire officials said the man suffered significant burns over half of his body during the incident.

Electrocution Occurred Near Electrical Equipment

It is unclear what the man was doing near the hospital’s electrical equipment, but the electrocution happened when the victim’s body came into contact with an electrical vault on top of generators on the facility’s property.

Photos from the Scene

A man suffered significant burns to his body after being electrocuted outside a hospital in Reseda on March 9, 2025. (KTLA)
A man suffered significant burns to his body after being electrocuted outside a hospital in Reseda on March 9, 2025. (KTLA)
A man suffered significant burns to his body after being electrocuted outside a hospital in Reseda on March 9, 2025. (KTLA)
A man suffered significant burns to his body after being electrocuted outside a hospital in Reseda on March 9, 2025. (KTLA)

Man Taken to Hospital in Critical Condition

Officials said the man was taken to a hospital in critical condition, though it was not immediately clear if he was treated at the same hospital where the electrocution occurred.

Investigation Ongoing

Officials did not say if any of the hospital’s electrical operations were interrupted during the incident or if any of the high-voltage equipment was damaged. No further details, including the man’s identity or whether he will face charges if he survives, were provided.

Conclusion

The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of caution when it comes to electrical equipment and the potential dangers of trespassing on hospital property.

FAQs

* What happened to the man who was electrocuted?
The man suffered significant burns over half of his body after coming into contact with an electrical vault on top of generators on the hospital’s property.
* What happened to the man after the electrocution?
The man was taken to a hospital in critical condition.
* Is the hospital’s electrical equipment damaged?
It is unclear if any of the hospital’s electrical operations were interrupted during the incident or if any of the high-voltage equipment was damaged.