Los Angeles, CA (July 19, 2025) – A devastating incident unfolded early Saturday when a vehicle plowed into a crowd of pedestrians on Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood.

News sources show the crash happened around 2 a.m. on July 13. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) responded to the scene and confirmed that at least 31 people suffered injuries. Three individuals were listed in critical condition, six sustained serious injuries, and 19 others were reported in fair condition. One person was extricated from inside the involved vehicle.

Preliminary reports suggest the driver may have lost consciousness before striking the large group, which had gathered outside a nightclub. First responders quickly declared the incident a mass casualty situation and coordinated with hospitals for rapid transport. Additionally, one patient was found to have suffered a gunshot wound, though it remains unclear how that injury occurred.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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