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Driver accused of killing 3 women in crash near NoHo Metro station arrested on suspicion of DUI

ABC7 Los Angeles • November 11, 2026 • general

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A 61-year-old man, Ihor Demianenko, was arrested on suspicion of felony DUI after crashing a white minivan into pedestrians and food vendors outside the North Hollywood Metro station, killing three women and injuring two others.
The crash occurred around 6 p.m. Tuesday on North Lankershim Boulevard near Chandler Boulevard; the driver was traveling at an unsafe speed before veering off the road onto the sidewalk.
The three deceased women, aged 40, 53, and 69, included at least two longtime street food vendors known and loved by the local community, while two other women aged 50-55 remain in critical condition.
The incident happened during rush hour, deeply affecting the neighborhood where the vendors were familiar faces; the investigation is ongoing with LAPD reviewing video evidence to determine the exact cause.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed heartbreak over the tragedy and confirmed city officials are working closely with first responders and authorities to provide updates as the investigation continues.

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