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Car Plows into Hollywood Nightclub Crowd, Over 30 Injured

JUL 19 2025·Updated JUL 21 2025

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Above: Officers stand at the scene of a crashed vehicle that drove into a crowd in Hollywood on July 19, 2025. Image credit: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images

The Facts

A vehicle drove into a crowd of people waiting outside The Vermont Hollywood nightclub on Santa Monica Boulevard in East Hollywood around 2 a.m. Saturday, injuring at least 30 people.
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Seven victims were transported in critical condition, six in serious condition, and 10 in fair condition, while seven patients refused transport after being assessed on scene.
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The majority of people in the crowd were women waiting to enter the nightclub when the vehicle struck them, also hitting a taco truck and valet stand in the process.
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Fire Department Captain Adam VanGerpen stated that reports indicated the driver lost consciousness before driving into the taco cart and subsequently running into the large number of people outside the club.
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Following the collision, the driver was attacked by a group of individuals and was later discovered to have sustained a gunshot wound. According to LAPD Sgt. Travis Ward, the driver was shot after the crash. Police are searching for the suspect.
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The Los Angeles Police Department has launched an investigation into the incident, with 124 fire personnel assisting at the scene.
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The Spin

Narrative A

This appears to be a tragic accident in which the driver likely experienced a sudden medical emergency, lost consciousness, and unintentionally crashed into innocent bystanders. The circumstances strongly suggest this was not an act of intentional harm.

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Narrative B

The circumstances remain highly suspicious with multiple concerning elements, particularly the shooting of the driver. The investigation is still ongoing, and authorities haven't ruled out any conclusion.