3 Dead, At Least 3 In Critical Condition After SUV Drove Onto Sidewalk: Officials

LOS ANGELES — Three people were killed and at least three more were severely injured when an SUV drove onto a sidewalk, hitting a group of pedestrians and vendors, Tuesday evening in North Hollywood, according to authorities.

The incident occurred shortly before 6 p.m. in the 5000 block of North Lankershim Boulevard, authorities said.

"Today, an SUV drove onto a sidewalk near the North Hollywood Metro Station, striking a group of street vendors and pedestrians," Mayor Karen Bass posted on social media.

At least five pedestrians were hit, according to police.

Three pedestrians died at the scene and at least three more people — including the driver — were transported in critical condition by paramedics to local hospitals, according to fire and police officials.

"First responders are on the scene, and my office is closely coordinating with City departments as authorities work to determine what caused this horrific incident," Bass said in the social media post. "I’m heartbroken for the families of everyone impacted."