The crash occurred on Lankershim Boulevard, near a bus stop in the NoHo commercial and arts district of San Fernando Valley, at approximately 6:30 a.m. local time on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
According to Los Angeles Police Department officials, the incident took place just after dawn during peak morning traffic hours. A white-colored SUV reportedly ran onto the sidewalk and struck both pedestrians and a food stand located along the thoroughfare.
Victims and Injuries
At least three people died as a result of the collision. Three others were taken to area hospitals with critical injuries. The identities of all victims have not been released publicly by authorities.
The driver’s identity remains unknown. According to an online statement from the Los Angeles Fire Department, the driver is hospitalized in critical condition.
Official Response
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed her condolences on X (formerly Twitter), stating: "I’m heartbroken for the families of everyone impacted." She did not specify whether any of the deceased or injured individuals were street vendors or other specific groups.
LA Police Chief Jim McDonnell said that investigators will be reviewing video footage from the area as part of a 'prolonged but very deliberate investigation.' No details about the vehicle’s origin, speed, or prior behavior have been disclosed by authorities to date.
Situational Context
Aerial news footage shows the SUV appearing partially crumpled after impact. The vehicle appears to have veered onto the sidewalk and collided with both pedestrians and a transit shelter structure. There is no official confirmation whether the food stand was operating at the time of the incident or if it had any connection to the victims.
While local CBS News affiliate reports indicate that the crash occurred near a bus stop in an active commercial district, there are no confirmed statements from emergency services about what caused the driver’s actions or how the collision unfolded beyond initial observations.