Three killed as car ploughs into pedestrians in Los Angeles
Vehicle strikes pedestrians near bus stop in North Hollywood, killing at least three.
A car ploughed into a group of pedestrians in North Hollywood, Los Angeles on Tuesday evening. At least three people were killed and three others were critically injured.
The white SUV hit a food stand near a bus stop on Lankershim Boulevard. Lankershim Boulevard is a busy commercial and arts district thoroughfare.
Police say they do not yet know if the crash was intentional or accidental. The driver, in his early 60s, was taken to hospital in critical condition.
Officers are testing whether he was under the influence. Victims included street vendors and pedestrians.
The vehicle appeared to have run up onto the sidewalk before striking the transit shelter structure.
- At least 3 killed
- Deaths
- 3 others critically injured, plus driver
- Injuries
- Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood
- Location
- White SUV
- Vehicle
Why it mattersThe incident has left multiple people dead or critically injured, and authorities are still determining the cause.
AustraliaNo direct Australian impact at this stage; event reported by Australian news outlets.
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