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Elderly Tamale Vendor Critically Injured in LA Crash
4 Jul
Summary
- A 77-year-old vendor suffered multiple fractures after being hit by a car.
- His family suspects the driver was using a phone during the crash.
- A GoFundMe campaign is underway for medical expenses and lost income.
A 77-year-old street vendor in Los Angeles sustained severe injuries when a car collided with his tamale stand on June 20th. The incident occurred when a black Nissan Sentra veered off the road and struck two pedestrians.
The vendor, Arnulfo Hernandez, suffered multiple fractures, including two broken hips and a fractured foot, necessitating hip replacement surgery. His family suspects driver distraction due to phone use contributed to the crash.
Mr. Hernandez and his wife have operated their tamale stand on the same corner for two decades, relying on it as their sole source of income. His recovery is expected to take several months, impacting their financial stability.
A GoFundMe campaign has been initiated by his granddaughter to help cover his extensive medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, and lost wages during his recovery period.
