Preliminary reports indicate that a black Nissan Sentra left the roadway and crashed into two people on the side of the roadway. Authorities are still working to find out why the driver drifted off the road.
South Los Angeles, CA – Authorities are investigating a serious injury collision that left a street vendor seriously injured in South Los Angeles last month.
According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the collision took place in the 2800 block of Maple Street at about 9:52 a.m. June 20.
Preliminary reports indicate that a black Nissan Sentra left the roadway and crashed into two people on the side of the roadway. Authorities are still working to find out why the driver drifted off the road.
One of the victims who were stuck was identified as Arnulfo Hernandez, 77, of Los Angeles. Hernandez was reportedly at a family-owned tamales stand with his wife when the accident happened.
Hernandez was hospitalized with major injuries, including two broken hips and leg fractures. There was no update on the condition of the second party involved in the crash.
The woman driving the involved vehicle remained at the scene after the collision.
Authorities are conducting an investigation to establish the exact cause of the crash.