3 Killed, 3 Injured in Los Angeles Pedestrian Accident
The crash happened on Tuesday evening near a Metro stop at Lankershim and Chandler boulevards in North Hollywood.
Three people were killed and at least three others were injured in a pedestrian crash on Lankershim in the North Hollywood area of Los Angeles on November 10, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
What Happened Near the Lankershim Metro Stop
The fire department said the collision was reported at about 5:55 p.m. near the Metro stop at Lankershim and Chandler boulevards. A white minivan struck a group of pedestrians and came to rest beside a food stand and a covered Metro entrance. According to the fire department, three of the people hit died at the scene. LAPD Valley Traffic said those killed were a 40-year-old woman, a 69-year-old woman and a 53-year-old woman. Paramedics took at least three others to hospitals in critical condition. The Los Angeles Police Department said the vehicle struck a total of five pedestrians and that the driver, a man in his 60s, was hospitalized in critical condition. An LAPD captain said the driver was able to talk after being removed from the vehicle but appeared to be in shock. The mayor said the people affected included street vendors and pedestrians.
How the Los Angeles Police Investigation Continues
The Los Angeles Police Department said drug recognition experts are evaluating the driver. LAPD Valley Traffic said the driver is expected to be arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. The circumstances of the collision remain under investigation. The police chief told reporters the investigation would be prolonged but very deliberate, and said investigators will review video of the crash one frame at a time. A Metro spokesperson said one entrance to the station remained closed Tuesday night, while the bus and subway stations stayed open. The names of those killed and injured have not been released, and no charges have been announced.
Once a crash report is finished, the people involved and their families can usually request a copy from the agency that wrote it.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
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