3 dead, 3 critically injured after vehicle hits pedestrians in Los Angeles

Three people died and three others were critically injured when a white SUV struck pedestrians near a public transportation stop in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, officials said.

The incident occurred around 5:55 p.m. near Lankershim and Chandler boulevards, where a Los Angeles Metro station is located, according to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

All the pedestrians hit were on the sidewalk, LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said, and the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed three people died at the scene while three others were hospitalized in critical condition.

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass stated that those struck included pedestrians and vendors, and her office is working with city departments and authorities to determine the cause of the crash.

Investigators are reviewing video footage and interviewing witnesses to understand the circumstances, with the LAPD chief describing the investigation as likely to be prolonged and deliberate.