In brief
A vehicle forced onto a sidewalk outside a supermarket in Los Angeles' Arlington Heights district on Nov. 7, injuring eight pedestrians who were taken to hospitals. The 60‑year‑old driver remained at the scene, and authorities have yet to make an arrest or determine the cause of the crash.
A car barreled onto a sidewalk outside a supermarket in Los Angeles’ Arlington Heights neighborhood on Saturday and struck several pedestrians. The incident, reported at 12:51 p.m., left eight people hospitalized.
Local officials said ten people were assessed at the scene, and the remaining two were treated on site.
The Los Angeles Fire Department, which updated its website after the crash, said the cause of the crash remains undetermined.
The driver, a man around 60 years old, apparently stayed at the scene.
Local television station KTLA 5 reported that police had not yet confirmed whether the driver was among those hospitalized or had been arrested.
All victims were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
CBS News reported at 2:30 p.m. that the extent of the injuries had not yet been released.
The supermarket operator has not issued a statement on the incident.
Authorities are still investigating whether the driver experienced a medical event or had control issues.
The emergency response was swift, with police, health officers and firefighters arriving promptly after the crash was reported to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Residents in the area were urged to stay away from the scene and check local news for updates.
No fatal injuries were reported so far, but the incident highlights concerns about pedestrian safety in busy commercial districts.
The authorities are expected to release further details once the investigation concludes.