Los Angeles, CA (February 25, 2026) – Seven people were injured Tuesday, February 24, after an SUV drove onto a sidewalk and struck pedestrians in downtown Los Angeles.. The crash occurred around 11:45 a.m. near San Julian St and E 8th St in the city’s Flower District. Surveillance video shows the SUV turning onto E 8th St before veering across opposing lanes of traffic. The vehicle then mounted the curb and slammed into a tree outside a flower shop.. Emergency units responded to the scene and located multiple pedestrians who had been hit. Two people suffered severe injuries and were listed in grave condition. Five others were hurt, and at least five victims were taken to local hospitals for treatment.. Witnesses said a 13-year-old boy was among those injured. An employee from a nearby flower shop provided aid to the teen until paramedics arrived. The extent of each victim’s injuries has not been fully released.. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Officials have not confirmed whether a medical issue or impairment contributed to the crash.. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the collision, and more details will be released as they become available. We are thinking of those injured as they receive medical care.. Pedestrian Sidewalk Crashes in Los Angeles. Sidewalk crashes can cause serious harm because pedestrians have little protection from moving vehicles. When a car leaves the roadway and enters a walking area, people often have no warning or space to escape.. Busy commercial areas in Los Angeles, including shopping districts, tend to have steady foot traffic throughout the day. Delivery activity, customer visits, and street vendors can increase the number of people near curbs and storefronts. A sudden vehicle movement can quickly turn a routine moment into a dangerous situation.. Urban streets with multiple lanes also present challenges. If a driver crosses traffic unexpectedly, nearby vehicles and pedestrians may not have time to react. Barriers, curbs, and trees sometimes reduce damage, but the risk of injury remains high when vehicles reach sidewalk spaces.
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