On July 19, 2025, a vehicle entered the crowd in Los Angeles East Hollywood, injuring more than 20 people. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the incident took place at around 2 am on Santa Monica Bulleward. Five people are in critical condition in this incident, eight to ten people are seriously injured, and ten to fifteen people are in normal condition. The injured were immediately taken to local hospitals, where the Los Angeles Fire Department took care of patients and handled the work of transportation.
The police and the fire department said that the driver is likely to be unconscious, due to which the car collided with a taco cart and then entered the crowd parked outside a nearby club. Some reports have revealed the bullet of a patient, but it has not been confirmed. The investigation is still on, and the police is trying to find out the cause of the accident. CCTV footage and other evidence are being investigated to understand whether the accident was an accident or intentionally done.
The accident occurred when people were gathered outside a club on Santa Monica Bulleward. Emergency services immediately took action and rushed the injured to the hospital. Local authorities have advised people to escape from the region, so that there is no obstruction in the investigation and rescue work. People on social media have expressed grief and concern over the incident, and many have wished the injured to recover soon.
This incident is a second major incident in the US in recent months. Earlier on 1 January 2025, a vehicle entered the crowd in New Orleans, killing 10 people and 30 injured. The Los Angeles Police has not yet made any official statement about the identity of the driver or the intention behind the accident. More information is awaited until the investigation is completed.
