Three dead as car crashes into North Hollywood food stand with three others injured

Three dead as car crashes into North Hollywood food stand with three others injured Police in Los Angeles say three people were killed and three others were injured after a car hit a food stand on one of the city's busiest streets At least three people have sadly died after an SUV crashed into a food stand in North Hollywood, authorities said. On Tuesday November 10 at aroun 5.55pm crews from the Los Angeles Fire Department said crews responded to the area of Lankershim and Chandler boulevards, next to a Metro stop. Three people were pronounced dead at the scene, and three others were taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The crash happened in the NoHo Arts District area of North Hollywood, a neighborhood known for independent theaters, dance studios, art galleries, live music venues, and popular restaurants and bars. According to KCAL-TV a vehicle hit a food stand set up near a bus stop along Lankershim Boulevard. Aerial video from the busy street showed a white SUV up on the pavement beneath the stand’s canopy. The driver of the vehicle, a man in hos 60s, was among the three people rushed to hospital. He was reported to be in serious condition, police told CBS. The cause of the crash is not yet known but police do not believe a second vehicle was involved. The driver was evaluated by LAPD drug recognition experts to assess whether impairment may have been a factor, according to the report. Police also said they planned to review security video from the nearby Metro station as part of the investigation. LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell said: "It’ll be a prolonged, but very deliberate investigation to determine what happened here. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims that were struck here tonight.” LA Mayor Karen Bass tweeted: "Today, an SUV drove onto a sidewalk near the North Hollywood Metro Station, striking a group of street vendors and pedestrians. "Tragically, preliminary reports indicate that three people have lost their lives and others have been injured. First responders are on the scene, and my office is closely coordinating with City departments as authorities work to determine what caused this horrific incident. "I’m heartbroken for the families of everyone impacted. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available."