Three women killed in suspected DUI crash in North Hollywood

Three women died in a crash involving a minivan near the Metro station at Lankershim and Chandler boulevards in North Hollywood, according to sbsun.com. Two of the women were identified as Maria Peck, 73, and Teodora Villalobos, 57, both street vendors known for their dedication to the community.

Villalobos, also called Doris, had worked as a street vendor for 20 years and was remembered by her daughters for her generosity, including giving food and water to those in need, sbsun.com reported. Peck had worked six days a week for 11 years and found joy in connecting with people, according to a GoFundMe page.

A third woman also died at the scene, but her identity had not been released pending family notification, sbsun.com said. Community members have created memorials at the crash site to honor the women and express their grief.

The driver of the minivan, identified as Ihor Demianenko, 61, from Valley Village, was arrested and held on $6.3 million bail. Police suspect he was driving under the influence, CBS News Los Angeles reported.

The North Hollywood community continues to mourn the loss as the investigation proceeds, with memorials growing at the site of the crash.