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North Hollywood Horror: 3 Dead After Vehicle Strikes Crowd
11 Nov
Summary
- Three people died and three critically injured after a vehicle struck pedestrians.
- The incident occurred near the North Hollywood Metro station on Tuesday afternoon.
- The driver of the SUV was hospitalized in critical condition.
Three individuals lost their lives, and at least three others sustained critical injuries when a vehicle collided with pedestrians near the North Hollywood Metro station on Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred around 5:55 p.m. in the 5300 block of North Lankershim Boulevard.
Emergency services responded swiftly, with the Los Angeles Fire Department confirming three patients were pronounced dead at the scene. Paramedics transported three additional individuals in critical condition to local hospitals for urgent care.
The driver of the white SUV, described as a male in his 60s, was extricated from the vehicle and hospitalized in critical condition. He was conscious but appeared to be in shock following the southbound collision.
Aerial footage revealed a significant debris field, and the Los Angeles Police Department closed the intersection of Lankershim and Chandler Boulevard for an extended investigation, advising motorists to seek alternate routes.
Mayor Karen Bass acknowledged the tragedy on social media, stating her office is coordinating with city departments as authorities determine the cause of the "horrific incident." Service at the Metro station remained operational.
