Los Angeles vehicle crash kills three pedestrians in North Hollywood

A vehicle plowed into a crowd of pedestrians and street vendors on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, in the North Hollywood area of Los Angeles, prompting a major emergency response and an ongoing driving under the influence investigation.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the collision occurred at approximately 5:55 p.m. Local time on Nov. 10, 2026, near the intersection of North Lankershim Boulevard and Chandler Boulevard. A white SUV or minivan traveling southbound breached protective barriers, jumped the sidewalk, and barreled directly into a blue tarp canopy sheltering sidewalk vendors and pedestrians outside a busy transit hub in the North Hollywood Arts District.

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Three women were pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Two additional pedestrians and the driver of the vehicle were transported to area hospitals in critical condition. FOX 10 Phoenix reported that all five primary victims struck by the vehicle were women, some of whom operated long-standing local food stands selling items such as hot dogs, tamales, pastries, and coffee to commuters.

Gian Barbarona told ABC7 Los Angeles that the vehicle missed him by mere inches. Noe Orozco arrived at the aftermath to discover a colleague among the dead, having just dropped off the vendors for their shift earlier that morning.

First responders extricated the driver from the wreckage. He was conscious and speaking, though appearing in shock, when he was pulled from the white vehicle and taken to Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center, as noted by NBC Los Angeles.

The driver was subsequently identified by the Los Angeles Police Department on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, as 61-year-old Ihor Demianenko. Police stated that Demianenko was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence at double the legal limit. Jail records show he was booked into the LAPD Valley Jail in Van Nuys on felony charges with bail set at $6,030,000.

City and county leaders expressed profound shock over the tragedy. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass released a statement on social media confirming that first responders coordinated with city departments following the crash. Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger issued a statement emphasizing the need to understand the catalyst behind the incident, while local City Council member Adrin Nazarian highlighted the tight-knit nature of the affected commercial district.

Investigation and Response Details

Metric / Detail	Reported Status
Date of Incident	Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026
Time Reported	Approximately 5:55 p.m. PST
Location	5300 block of North Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood
Fatalities	3 women (pronounced dead at the scene)
Injured / Hospitalized	At least 3 people in critical condition (including the driver)
Suspect Identified	Ihor Demianenko, 61
Charges & Bail	Booked on felony charges / DUI; bail set at $6,030,000

Law enforcement officials emphasized that a thorough forensic review is underway. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell stated that detectives are examining surveillance footage frame by frame to determine the vehicle's precise speed, mechanics, and path before mounting the curb.

Public transit operations experienced temporary disruptions in the immediate aftermath. According to Newsweek, elevator and escalator access at the west G Line entrance of the North Hollywood station remained out of service, with commuters directed to alternate paths such as the Universal/Studio City Station.

What to Watch Next

• Formal criminal charges are expected to be filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office following the completion of the LAPD Valley Traffic Division's investigation.
• An initial court arraignment date will be scheduled in California superior court for the suspect.
• Further updates regarding the recovery status of the surviving victims hospitalized in critical condition are anticipated from the Los Angeles Fire Department.