SUV crashes into pedestrians in North Hollywood, killing three

An SUV entered a sidewalk in the North Hollywood district of Los Angeles shortly before 6 p.m. PST on Tuesday, hitting a group of street vendors and pedestrians. The crash left three people dead at the scene and injured three others, including two pedestrians and the driver, who were transported to hospitals, authorities said.

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger said, "We need to understand exactly what happened and what led to this tragedy. I will be closely following the investigation and seeking additional information as the facts emerge."

Mayor Karen Bass noted that the vehicle drove onto the sidewalk and struck the crowd, adding that first responders were on the scene and that her office was coordinating with city departments. She posted on X, "I’m heartbroken for the families of everyone impacted," and promised further updates as more information becomes available.

KCAL-TV reported that the incident occurred near a food stand and a bus stop along Lankershim Boulevard, a major thoroughfare in the San Fernando Valley's commercial and arts district. Aerial footage showed a small white SUV partially crumpled after running onto the sidewalk under a blue canopy and colliding with a mass-transit shelter structure.

Police have not yet determined whether the crash was accidental or intentional, and the investigation is ongoing.