LOS ANGELES, CA – A chaotic scene unfolded early Saturday morning in East Hollywood when a vehicle plowed into a crowd outside a bustling music venue. Authorities report that at least 30 people were injured in the incident, which occurred around 2 a.m. Witnesses describe a harrowing situation as the car veered onto the sidewalk, striking a taco truck and a valet stand before crashing into the assembled crowd.
The Los Angeles Fire Department dispatched 124 firefighters to manage what was quickly deemed a mass casualty incident. Nearly two dozen individuals were transported to local hospitals, with several in critical condition. The injuries ranged from broken bones to severe soft tissue damage, consistent with being struck by a vehicle.
Amid the chaos, bystanders sprang into action, assisting each other and tending to injuries until emergency responders arrived. Witnesses recounted how strangers came together in the aftermath, providing aid and support to those in need.
When police arrived at the scene, they discovered the alleged driver involved in a physical altercation with bystanders. The suspect, who had suffered a gunshot wound, was arrested. The shooter remains at large, having fled the scene on foot.
Investigators are still trying to determine the motive behind the incident. It remains unclear whether the driver intentionally drove into the crowd or if other factors were involved. The nightclub has expressed deep sadness over the events that transpired outside its doors.
Authorities continue to investigate, urging anyone with information to come forward. The community remains on edge as they await answers and hope for the recovery of those injured.