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Car strikes pedestrians at Los Angeles corner, killing at least three, officials say

The Guardian reports that the crash occurred during Tuesday rush hour near a North Hollywood metro station, with three others critically injured.

The short version

  • A car struck pedestrians on a Los Angeles corner during Tuesday rush hour, authorities said.[The Guardian]
  • At least three people died and three were critically injured in the crash near a North Hollywood metro station.[The Guardian]
  • The unidentified driver is hospitalized in critical condition, according to Los Angeles police.[The Guardian]
  • Mayor Karen Bass said the victims included street vendors and pedestrians, and police say a prolonged investigation will review area video.[The Guardian]

Key facts

  • At least three people died and three were critically injured after a car struck pedestrians on a Los Angeles corner.[The Guardian]
  • The crash occurred during Tuesday rush hour near a North Hollywood metro station.[The Guardian]
  • The driver is hospitalized in critical condition, according to Los Angeles police.[The Guardian]
  • The three injured people were taken to area hospitals, according to an LA fire department statement.[The Guardian]
  • Mayor Karen Bass said the victims included street vendors and pedestrians.[The Guardian]
  • LA police chief Jim McDonnell said authorities will review video from the area as part of a prolonged investigation.[The Guardian]

What remains uncertain

  • The driver's identity remains unknown, and the coverage does not report a cause for the crash.[The Guardian]
  • The death toll is stated as at least three, so the final count remains open.[The Guardian]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.