3 dead after car crashes into street vendors, pedestrians near North Hollywood subway station

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Three people died and at least three others were seriously injured after a vehicle struck several pedestrians near a subway station in North Hollywood Tuesday afternoon, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The incident was reported around 5:55 p.m. in the 5300 block of North Lankershim Boulevard, near Chandler Boulevard.

Firefighters said a vehicle hit several pedestrians near a subway station, although the circumstances of the collision have not been confirmed.

Three patients were pronounced dead at the scene after being determined not to require medical assistance, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. Paramedics transported at least three additional patients in critical condition to local hospitals.

Los Angeles police said the driver of the white SUV involved, described as a man who appeared to be in his 60s, was hospitalized in critical condition.

The LAPD said the driver had to be extricated from the vehicle and was conscious but appeared to be in shock.

The driver was heading south at the time of the crash, according to the LAPD.

Aerial footage from the scene from AIR7 showed a large debris field with several fire trucks at the scene.

Surrounding streets were closed for investigation. Motorists are advised to take alternative routes. The LAPD said the intersection of Lankershim and Chandler would be closed for hours.

Metro said service was operating as usual.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass released a statement on social media saying:

“Today, an SUV rolled onto a sidewalk near the North Hollywood subway station, striking a group of street vendors and pedestrians. Tragically, preliminary reports indicate that three people lost their lives and others were injured. First responders are on the scene and my office is working in close coordination with city departments as authorities work to determine the cause of this horrific incident. I am heartbroken for the families of all those affected. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.”

No further details were immediately known. The investigation is still ongoing.

This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.