At least 30 people were injured after a car plowed through a crowd early Saturday in East Hollywood, Los Angeles, authorities said.
The incident took place outside the music venue The Vermont, near the intersection of Santa Monica Boulevard and Vermont Avenue in east Los Angeles, at around 2:00 a.m. local time.
At least one person was still in critical condition with several others in serious condition as of Saturday afternoon, the LAPD said. In total, 24 patients were taken to the hospital.
The critically injured person was a woman in her 20’s who sustained critical leg injuries, police said.
Police said the driver was shot by a male after the crash. The driver is currently in surgery and the shooter is at large.
A vehicle sits on the sidewalk after ramming into a crowd of people waiting to enter a nightclub along a busy boulevard in Los Angeles early Saturday, July 19, 2025, injuring several people.
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The crash occurred after an individual was removed from a nearby business, the Los Angeles Police Department said. That person then allegedly drove a vehicle into a crowd, according to police.
After the vehicle became disabled, bystanders in the crowd dragged the driver outside the car and began to physically assault them, according to police. At some point during the physical altercation, the driver was shot by a male who is still outstanding.
The motive for the crash is still under investigation, the LAPD said. While the motive for plowing into the crowd is unknown, it has been determined he was shot after he crashed into the crowd, sources told ABC News.
The driver will be arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, sources told ABC News.
The suspect who shot the driver fled the scene on foot and was last seen heading westbound from Vermont Avenue. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, 180 pounds, bald, wearing a blue jersey, and possibly armed with a silver revolver, according to the LAPD.
The Vermont released a statement saying it is working closely with law enforcement to “ensure the person responsible for this horrific act is held fully accountable.”
“We are deeply saddened by the tragic accident that occurred early Saturday morning outside our venue. Our thoughts and heartfelt prayers are with the victims and their families during this difficult time,” the venue said.
“At approximately 2 a.m., after the conclusion of an event and as patrons were exiting the venue, a driver veered onto the sidewalk and struck multiple individuals. The suspect was immediately taken into custody by LAPD and an investigation is currently underway,” The Vermont said.
Authorities said 124 fire personnel were assisting at the scene.
Law enforcement investigate the scene where a vehicle rammed into a crowd of people waiting to enter a nightclub along a busy boulevard in Los Angeles early Saturday, July 19, 2025, injuring several people.
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The crowd outside the music venue included clubgoers, valet attendants and food vendors from a nearby taco stand, according to the fire department.
The police department is investigating the cause and motive of the crash.
Police patrol vehicles close Vermiont Ave. after a vehicle rammed into a crowd gathered outside “The Vermont” nightclub in Los Angeles, early morning Saturday, July 19, 2025.
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“This is a heartbreaking tragedy,” Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said Saturday. “I want to thank the more than 100 LAFD and LAPD personnel who responded to the scene to help to save lives.”
She added, “The hearts of Angelenos are with all of the victims impacted this morning — a full investigation into what happened is underway.”
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
