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Three killed and three critically injured in North Hollywood SUV crash

Three pedestrians die and three more are taken to hospitals in critical condition after a white SUV hits people on a sidewalk near a Metro entrance in North Hollywood at about 6 pm on 10 Nov. Police say the driver, a man in his early 60s, was also hospitalized and is being examined for possible intoxication while authorities launch a deliberate investigation that will include video review.

Key facts

  • The crash occurred at the intersection of Lankershim and Chandler boulevards, beside a Metro station entrance.
  • Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass posted condolences on X.
  • LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said the investigation will be prolonged and include video review.
  • Aerial images show the white SUV under a blue tent with no skid marks, suggesting the driver did not brake before impact.
  • LAPD Captain Warner Castillo identified the driver as a man in his early 60s.

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Why it matters

The crash highlights safety risks for pedestrians around transit stations.

What changed

  1. First published from Hindustan Times and CNA