At least three people were killed and three others critically injured when a car struck pedestrians near a North Hollywood metro station in Los Angeles during Tuesday rush hour, authorities said. The driver remains hospitalised in critical condition.
The crash occurred along Lankershim Boulevard in the NoHo commercial and arts district, according to local station CBS News. The Los Angeles Fire Department said in an online statement that three injured people were taken to area hospitals for treatment. Aerial footage showed a white, partially crumpled small SUV that appeared to have run up onto the sidewalk and into the side of a mass-transit shelter. CBS News reported that the car crashed into a food stand near a bus stop.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the victims included street vendors and pedestrians. "I'm heartbroken for the families of everyone impacted," she wrote on X. Police Chief Jim McDonnell said authorities will examine area video in what he called a "prolonged but very deliberate investigation." The driver's identity remains unknown.
Analysis
Why This Matters
- The crash underscores the vulnerability of street vendors and pedestrians in busy urban areas.
- The incident brings new attention to pedestrian safety and street vendor protections in Los Angeles.
Background
North Hollywood is a dense neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley, known for its arts district and as a transit hub. The area sees heavy foot traffic from commuters, shoppers and street vendors.
Key Perspectives
Mayor Karen Bass: Voiced heartbreak for the families and noted the victims included street vendors and pedestrians.
Police Chief Jim McDonnell: Said the investigation will be prolonged and will rely on careful video review.
What to Watch
- Release of the driver's identity as the investigation progresses.
- Findings from the area video review announced by police.
- Updates on the condition of the driver and the three critically injured pedestrians.
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- SupportedAt least three people died in a car crash near a North Hollywood metro station.World news | The Guardian: “At least three people are dead and three critically injured, after a car struck pedestrians on a Los Angeles corner during Tuesday rush hour, authorities said. The fatal crash took place near a North Hollywood metro station.”
- SupportedThree people were critically injured in the crash.World news | The Guardian: “At least three people are dead and three critically injured, after a car struck pedestrians on a Los Angeles corner during Tuesday rush hour, authorities said.”
- SupportedThe car struck pedestrians during Tuesday rush hour.World news | The Guardian: “At least three people are dead and three critically injured, after a car struck pedestrians on a Los Angeles corner during Tuesday rush hour, authorities said.”
- SupportedThe driver is hospitalised in critical condition.World news | The Guardian: “The driver, whose identity remains unknown, is hospitalized in critical condition, according to Los Angeles police.”
- SupportedAn investigation is under way.World news | The Guardian: “An investigation is under way.”
- SupportedThe crash occurred along Lankershim Boulevard in the NoHo commercial and arts district.World news | The Guardian: “A local CBS News affiliate station reported that the car crashed into a food stand near a bus stop along a major thoroughfare, Lankershim Boulevard, that runs through the busy NoHo commercial and arts district”
- SupportedThe Los Angeles Fire Department said the three injured people were taken to area hospitals for treatment.World news | The Guardian: “The three injured people were also taken to area hospitals for treatment, according to an online statement posted by the the LA fire department.”
- SupportedAerial footage showed a white, partially crumpled small SUV that appeared to have gone onto the sidewalk and into the side of a mass-transit shelter.World news | The Guardian: “Aerial news video footage of the scene showed a white-colored, partially crumpled small SUV that appeared to have run up onto the sidewalk and into the side of a mass-transit shelter structure.”
- SupportedCBS News reported that the car crashed into a food stand near a bus stop.World news | The Guardian: “A local CBS News affiliate station reported that the car crashed into a food stand near a bus stop”
- SupportedMayor Karen Bass said the victims included street vendors and pedestrians.World news | The Guardian: “The LA mayor, Karen Bass, said the victims included street vendors and pedestrians.”
- SupportedKaren Bass wrote, “I'm heartbroken for the families of everyone impacted,” on X.World news | The Guardian: ““I’m heartbroken for the families of everyone impacted,” she said in a post on X.”
- SupportedPolice Chief Jim McDonnell said authorities would check area video in what he called a “prolonged but very deliberate investigation.”World news | The Guardian: “Authorities will be checking the video in the area in what will be a “prolonged but very deliberate investigation,” said LA police chief Jim McDonnell.”