Three Dead After Vehicle Strikes Pedestrians in North Hollywood
A man in his sixties was rushed to a hospital in critical condition after the crash near Lankershim and Chandler Boulevards.
By Marta Gray ·
The Los Angeles Fire Department reported three deaths and at least three serious injuries following a pedestrian collision in North Hollywood on Monday evening. The incident took place near the intersection of Lankershim and Chandler Boulevards around 6 p.m., prompting a rapid response from emergency crews.
Paramedics transported three patients to a hospital in Northridge in critical condition. This group included the driver, identified by authorities as a man in his sixties. He was able to speak while emergency workers assisted him out of the vehicle, though the full extent of his injuries was not immediately known.
A witness told Telemundo 52 that two women who were selling hot dogs were thrown into the air by the force of the impact. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed the event and requested multiple tents be set up at the scene to manage the situation.
Investigators have not yet determined whether the collision was intentional or accidental. The circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear, and officials have not released additional details regarding the identities of the victims or the driver.
The incident remains under active investigation. No further information was available immediately following the initial response.
