{
  "id": 19457003,
  "title": "Three killed as SUV hits pedestrians in Los Angeles",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/three-killed-as-suv-hits-pedestrians-in-los-angeles",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T06:32:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/three-killed-as-suv-hits-pedestrians-in-los-angeles/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "An SUV struck five pedestrians, resulting in the deaths of three individuals and leaving the driver and two others in critical condition after colliding with a group of street vendors and pedestrians near a Metro station in Los Angeles, California. The devastating incident occurred at the intersection of Lankershim Boulevard and Chandler Boulevard in North Hollywood at around 5:55 pm on a Tuesday. Mayor Karen Bass expressed her condolences to the families of the victims, emphasizing the tragedy surrounding the event. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that the vehicle mounted the sidewalk near the North Hollywood Metro Station, hitting those unfortunate individuals. Authorities have yet to provide further details on the circumstances surrounding the crash.",
  "summary": "Three people have been killed and at least three others are in critical condition after an SUV crashed into pedestrians near a Metro station in Los Angeles Read More: https://punchng.com/three-killed-as-suv-hits-pedestrians-in-los-angeles/",
  "key_points": [
    "SUV struck five pedestrians in Los Angeles.",
    "Three individuals killed, driver and two others in critical condition.",
    "Incident occurred at Lankershim Boulevard and Chandler Boulevard intersection."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The collision between a vehicle and street vendors near a transit hub highlights the persistent dangers faced by pedestrians and workers occupying sidewalks in busy metropolitan corridors.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian US",
        "title": "Three dead in Los Angeles after vehicle crashes into pedestrians, officials say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/three-dead-in-los-angeles-after-vehicle-crashes-into-pedestrians",
        "published": "2026-11-11T03:10:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News",
        "title": "At least three killed as vehicle strikes pedestrians in North Hollywood; visuals emerge from Los Angeles crash scene",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/at-least-three-killed-as-vehicle-strikes-pedestrians-in-north",
        "published": "2026-11-11T03:11:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Three people killed after vehicle plows into pedestrians in Los Angeles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/three-people-killed-after-vehicle-plows-into-pedestrians-in-los",
        "published": "2026-11-11T03:53:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Three killed, three critically injured after car plows into pedestrians in Los Angeles",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/three-killed-three-critically-injured-after-car-plows-into",
        "published": "2026-11-11T04:14:51.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}