3 dead, 3 critically injured after vehicle smashes into pedestrians in Los Angeles
NBC News • • nation
Key Points:
- Three people were killed and at least three others critically injured when a white SUV struck pedestrians near a Metro station at Lankershim and Chandler boulevards in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Tuesday evening.
- The SUV's driver, a man in his mid-60s, was also injured and is undergoing evaluation for possible impairment by drug-recognition experts.
- All victims were on the sidewalk at the time of the crash, which caused significant damage to the Metro station area, including debris scattered around.
- Authorities are conducting a detailed investigation, reviewing video footage and interviewing witnesses to determine the cause and circumstances of the crash.
- Local officials, including Mayor Karen Bass and LA County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, expressed condolences and emphasized ongoing support for victims and their families.
