Tragic incident in Hollywood: Car crashes into crowd in front of nightclub

19.07.2025 | Accidents

A serious incident shook the Santa Monica area when a vehicle crashed into a group of people in front of a nightclub, causing multiple injuries and triggering a large-scale rescue operation.

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Dramatic footage from the scene reveals the scale of the incident, which broke out in the early morning hours of Saturday. According to official data from the Los Angeles Fire Department, about 30 people were injured in this unusual incident, with the majority being women.

The event occurred around 2:00 at night, when a vehicle unexpectedly entered the crowd in front of the entertainment center The Vermont Hollywood. Rescue services spokesperson Adam Van Grafen reported that the driver likely lost control of his vehicle.

Initial investigations do not rule out either the accidental or intentional nature of the action. Among the injured, three are in critical condition, six are in serious condition, and nineteen have moderate injuries.

The documented footage shows a gray vehicle stopped on the sidewalk, surrounded by scattered debris and victims covered in blankets. At least twelve rescuers participated in the evacuation operation, with one seen lifting an injured person from the ground.

Additional complications arise from the information that among the injured is an individual with a gunshot wound, whose connection to the main incident has not yet been clarified. The police investigation is ongoing.