Update via tmz: Seven people are in critical condition following a crash reportedly outside of The Vermont Hollywood club, with 6 others in serious condition and 10 in fair condition, the Los Angeles Fire Department reports. Seven others refused transportation after being evaluated by responding authorities.
Sources confirm the driver was shot and is currently in surgery for a gunshot wound at a local hospital.
Original Story
More than 20 people were injured when a car plowed through a crowd in East Hollywood early Saturday morning. The Los Angeles Fire Department estimates at least 4-5 people are in critical condition, 8-10 are in serious condition and 10-15 are in fair condition.
This took place on Santa Monica Blvd.
Witnesses say the crowd was gathering for a street event at 2 am.
Car plows into crowd in Los Angeles, injuring at least 20
Emergency services descended on Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood after a vehicle smashed into pedestrians at around 2am local time.#LosAngeles #Emergency #SantaMonica #EastHollywood #CarCrash #LAFireDepartment pic.twitter.com/aDvPj3IeO5— Europe Cognizant (@EuropeCognizant) July 19, 2025
This appears to be the car, but it is not confirmed. The driver allegedly died, but that is unconfirmed.
Nothing good ever happens after 10 p.m.
Once again, you’ll never hear people blaming cars or calling for car control.
It’s only when a gun is involved.