Driver charged with murder after crashing into pedestrians in LA: Police<\/p>\n
Authorities claim the driver was impaired during the occurrence.<\/p>\n
At least 3 fatalities reported after vehicle collides near North Hollywood Metro station. An SUV mounted the curb and struck a crowd of street vendors and pedestrians, resulting in the deaths of at least three individuals and leaving several others seriously injured. The driver may face potential DUI charges.<\/p>\n
Around 5:55 p.m., Ihor Demianenko was reportedly operating his Toyota Sienna southbound on Lankershim Boulevard \u201cat an unsafe speed when it swerved to the right, departed the roadway and struck a tri-light,\u201d the LAPD noted in a statement on Friday.<\/p>\n
The minivan struck pedestrians and food vendors situated on the sidewalk near a metro station, according to the LAPD.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe impact of the collision caused the pedestrians and private property to be propelled in various directions,\u201d the LAPD stated.<\/p>\n
Three women were declared dead at the scene, as reported by the police. Their ages ranged from 40 to 60 years, according to the LAPD.<\/p>\n
Two additional women aged between 50 and 55 were taken to a hospital in critical condition, as stated by the police.<\/p>\n
Demianenko, 61, was trapped inside the minivan until paramedics arrived, as reported by the police. He sustained minor injuries and was found to be under the influence, according to the LAPD.<\/p>\n
He was taken to the hospital, arrested, and charged with three counts of murder. He is being held on a $6 million bail.<\/p>\n
In a social media update, LA Mayor Karen Bass stated that the SUV drove onto the sidewalk near the North Hollywood Metro Station, \u201chitting a group of street vendors and pedestrians.\u201d<\/p>\n
She added, \u201cI\u2019m heartbroken for the families of everyone affected.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"