UPDATE: Car Plows Through Crowd in Los Angeles — Injury Toll Rises to 31
A car plows through crowd in Los Angeles: devastating incident unfolded early Saturday morning in East Hollywood, Los Angeles, as a vehicle plowed into a crowd of pedestrians on Santa Monica Boulevard fi, now leaving at least 31 people injured, according to updated reports.
Authorities confirmed the increase in the number of casualties as emergency crews continued to assess the scene. The incident occurred near the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Vermont Avenue, where a vehicle reportedly lost control and slammed into a taco cart before hitting a large crowd outside a local nightclub.
Injury Count Rises After Car Plows Through Crowd in Los Angeles
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD):
- 3 victims remain in critical condition
- 7 are in serious condition
- 21 others sustained moderate to minor injuries
The driver is believed to have lost consciousness, based on preliminary findings. Authorities are still investigating whether medical, mechanical, or external factors contributed to the crash.
“This is one of the largest multi-casualty events we’ve managed in recent months,” LAFD spokesperson Capt. Adam Van Gerpen stated.
Ongoing Investigation in East Hollywood Tragedy
The area remains closed to traffic as investigators from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and LAFD continue to gather evidence, review surveillance footage, and speak with witnesses.
Residents and local businesses have expressed shock and concern, urging the city to improve pedestrian protections in high-traffic nightlife areas.
