Three killed as SUV hits pedestrians in Los Angeles

Three people have been killed and at least three others, including the driver, hospitalised in critical condition after an SUV crashed into pedestrians near a Metro station in Los Angeles, United States.

The crash occurred at about 5:55 pm local time on Tuesday at the intersection of Lankershim Boulevard and Chandler Boulevard in North Hollywood, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

The Los Angeles Police Department said the vehicle struck five people, killing three, while the driver was among those taken to hospital in critical condition.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the SUV mounted the sidewalk near the North Hollywood Metro Station, hitting a group of street vendors and pedestrians.

In a statement shared on social media, Bass expressed condolences to the victims’ families.

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“I’m heartbroken for the families of everyone impacted,” she said.

Authorities had yet to disclose further details about the circumstances surrounding the crash.

In a similar crash style, though ghastly, PUNCH had reported a total of seven people have been taken to hospital after a car struck several pedestrians on Hyndland Road in the west end of Glasgow, Scotland.

Police Scotland said the incident happened at about 3.45pm on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, prompting an emergency response involving police officers, firefighters and ambulance personnel.

Tosin Oyediran is a journalist with Punch Newspapers, bringing over eight years of newsroom experience to his coverage of politics, health, advocacy, sports, and entertainment. Known for sharp interviews and human-centered reporting, his work focuses on public accountability, civic issues, and the stories shaping everyday lives.

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