Three people were killed and at least three others, including the driver, were critically injured on Tuesday when a white SUV crashed into a group of pedestrians and street vendors near the North Hollywood Metro station in Los Angeles.
Collision at North Hollywood Station
The incident occurred at approximately 5:55 p.m. at the intersection of Lankershim and Chandler boulevards, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The vehicle, described as a white SUV, careened onto the sidewalk and struck several people before coming to rest beneath the canopy of a food vendor’s tent.
The area, located in the North Hollywood Arts District, is a heavily traveled corridor known for its food stands and proximity to transit, serving commuters, actors, and nearby workers.
Three victims were pronounced dead at the scene, having been determined to be beyond medical help by responding crews. Paramedics transported at least three other individuals to local hospitals in critical condition.
Among those hospitalized is the driver, a man in his 60s who had to be extricated from the wreckage, Police Captain Warner Castillo said. First responders said that while the driver was able to speak, he appeared to be in shock after the crash.
Witnesses described a scene of sudden chaos during the evening commute. Lincoln Brown, who was walking away from the station at the time, told NBC Los Angeles “I turn around, and I see a car that's smashed up against the Metro over there.” Another witness, Luis Luna-Guzman, reported seeing victims on the ground and hearing moans of pain near the station stairs.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the crash or whether it was intentional. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said that the department’s drug-recognition experts were sent to the hospital to evaluate the driver to determine if he was under the influence of any substances. LAPD Captain Warner Castillo confirmed that investigators are working to determine if the crash was an accident or a deliberate act.
“It'll be probably a prolonged but very deliberate investigation to determine what happened here, and our hearts go out to the families of the victims that were struck here tonight,” LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said.
While witness accounts were gathered at the scene, police stated they do not currently believe any other vehicle was involved in the crash. The intersection of Lankershim and Chandler boulevards remained closed for hours following the incident as authorities examined the scene.
LAPD News – On Nov. 10, 2026, at 5:55 p.m., a white SUV struck at least five pedestrians at Lankershim Blvd. and Chandler Blvd. Three pedestrians died. The driver was hospitalized in critical condition. The investigation is ongoing. Updates to follow.
City Response
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass confirmed that the victims included both street vendors and pedestrians who were in the busy area outside the station. Los Angeles City Council member Adrin Nazarian, who represents parts of the San Fernando Valley, arrived at the crash site and described the area as a close-knit, active heart of the North Hollywood community.
“I'm heartbroken for the families of everyone impacted. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said.
Today, an SUV drove onto a sidewalk near the North Hollywood Metro Station, striking a group of street vendors and pedestrians. Tragically, preliminary reports indicate that three people have lost their lives and others have been injured. First responders are on the scene, and…
Following the crash, the Metro transit system reported that the elevator and escalator at the west G Line entrance would remain out of service, directing commuters to use the Universal/Studio City Station or Metro Bus Line 224 as an alternative route.
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