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Multiple people injured in collision involving Waymo
Los Angeles Times • • nation
Key Points:
- A two-vehicle collision involving a Waymo self-driving car occurred near downtown Los Angeles early Sunday, resulting in two people being hospitalized and several others injured.
- The crash took place at 5:45 a.m. near Venice Boulevard and Toberman Street in the Pico-Union neighborhood, with debris and clothing scattered at the scene.
- Initial reports described the incident as an auto-pedestrian collision, but the exact cause remains under investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department.
- Waymo stated their vehicle was traveling east at 27 mph when a blue sedan, after hitting a pedestrian outside a crosswalk, swerved into oncoming traffic and struck the Waymo car, suggesting the autonomous vehicle was not at fault.
- Waymo emphasized the safety of its riders and others, expressing gratitude for first responders and ongoing coordination with authorities.
