Downtown LA Turns to Panic After Van Plows Through Crowd of Pedestrians [WATCH]

Nine people were injured, including three children, when a minivan drove into a crowd of pedestrians in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, as reported by The New York Post.

The incident occurred near the entrance of Santee Alley, a busy open-air shopping venue in the Fashion District located at Maple Avenue and 12th Street. Surveillance footage shared on the Citizen App showed the van barreling through a densely packed crowd and crashing into a structure along the sidewalk.

⚠️ #BREAKING: The driver of a van has plowed into a crowd of people in downtown Los Angeles, California, injuring at least nine people, including three children.

The crash happened around 3:15 PM near Santee Alley in the Fashion District. pic.twitter.com/Xjii9nqbkl

— Breaking News Alerter (@BreakingAlerter) April 6, 2025

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According to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), the crash left nine people injured. Two of the victims, both 23-year-old women, were “released against medical advice.”

The remaining seven victims included three boys, ages 8, 11, and 17, who were all taken to local hospitals and are in stable condition.

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Emergency responders arrived shortly after the incident and transported the victims for further medical evaluation. No fatalities have been reported.

The video footage from the scene shows the van jumping a curb and knocking down several K rails before colliding with the structure. During the crash, part of the structure’s awning fell on top of the vehicle.

BREAKING:
A minivan drove into a crowd of people in downtown Los Angeles injuring at least nine people, mostly children.

It is unclear what led up to the accident or if the driver has been detained or arrested. pic.twitter.com/YmpgTMz7db

— Kevin Dalton (@TheKevinDalton) April 7, 2025

Authorities have not yet determined what caused the crash. The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is investigating the incident, but at this time, they do not believe the act was intentional. Investigators also said they do not suspect the involvement of drugs or alcohol.

The extent of the damage to the building has not yet been fully assessed. LAPD and city officials continue to review footage and gather witness statements to understand the sequence of events leading up to the collision.

BREAKING | At Least Nine Injured After Minivan Crashed Into Crowd at Santee Alley
Yesterday a minivan slammed into a crowd in Downtown LA’s Santee Alley, injuring nine people—four adults and three children hospitalized in fair condition. #ProtectTheWorld with Citizen pic.twitter.com/XNC9tKq3kG

— Citizen Los Angeles (@CitizenAppLA) April 7, 2025

The area around Santee Alley is known for high pedestrian traffic, particularly on weekends. The open-air shopping district draws large crowds and vendors, making the incident especially concerning for city officials managing public safety in high-traffic urban zones.

Authorities are urging any witnesses with video or additional information to come forward as the investigation continues.

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