Minivan Crashes Into Crowd in Downtown Los Angeles, Injuring Nine Including Children
- Victor Nwoko
- Apr 7
- 1 min read
A minivan veered into a group of bystanders in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, injuring nine people, including two children and one teenager, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
The incident occurred shortly after 3 p.m. local time. Emergency responders assessed nine individuals at the scene. Four adults and three minors—ages 8, 11, and 17—were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Two other adults declined medical attention.
There were no reported fatalities, and none of the victims were in critical condition at the time of transport. The vehicle came to a stop under a collapsed patio structure, and fire crews remained at the scene for several hours to secure the area.
The Los Angeles Police Department launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. Preliminary findings indicated that the collision was not intentional or criminal. Later in the evening, police confirmed that alcohol or drugs were not factors in the incident. According to statements collected during the investigation, the driver swerved to avoid a stopped car and crashed into a barrier adjacent to a restaurant.
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