Three Dead After Vehicle Strikes Pedestrians in North Hollywood

Three people died on Tuesday after a vehicle crashed into pedestrians at a busy intersection in North Hollywood, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The Los Angeles Fire Department said three people were pronounced dead at the scene and three others in critical condition were taken to a nearby hospital. The incident unfolded at approximately 5:55 p.m. local time.

The pedestrians were struck after the vehicle appeared to jump the curb next to the roadway. The specific circumstances surrounding the crash remain unclear.

CBS Los Angeles reported that the Los Angeles Police Department initially categorized the fatal incident as an assault with a deadly weapon, though the driver’s motive is not confirmed. KTLA 5 reported that aerial footage of the scene showed the driver alert, speaking to firefighters, and being put in a wheelchair after being extricated from the vehicle.

Police closed the nearby streets and advised motorists to use alternate routes.

Investigation

The Los Angeles Police Department investigation remains ongoing. No further details were immediately provided.

Why it matters

The crash killed three people and left three others in critical condition at a busy North Hollywood intersection. The driver’s motive has not been confirmed, and police have not released additional information about the circumstances of the crash.

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Sources

• washingtonexaminer.com: Three dead after car strikes pedestrians in North Hollywood
• thestar.com: 3 dead after vehicle crashes into people in North Hollywood

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