The incident occurred around 10 a.m. near Nordhoff Street and Orion Avenue.
Los Angeles, CA – A man in a wheelchair was injured after two vehicles collided near an intersection in North Hills, causing one of them to strike the victim.
The incident occurred around 10 a.m. near Nordhoff Street and Orion Avenue.
An SUV and a pickup truck collided at the intersection, which is controlled only by stop signs. The impact caused the truck to spin out of control and strike a man in a wheelchair near the intersection. The man was launched into the air and into a nearby food vendor.
The man was hospitalized in unknown condition.
It was unclear if the occupants of the vehicles were injured.
Authorities are investigating the collision.
According to NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), Los Angeles County consistently records the highest number of annual roadway deaths in California, with the city itself accounting for a significant portion. In 2024, the city recorded 290 traffic fatalities, a slight 6% decrease from the previous year, though these deaths notably continued to outpace the city's homicide rate.
NHTSA data highlights that speeding, alcohol impairment (involved in roughly 32% of fatal crashes), and distracted driving remain the primary killers on L.A. streets. While preliminary 2025 and early 2026 projections suggest a broader statewide decline in fatalities—estimated at nearly 40% across California—Los Angeles remains a “high-risk” zone. The city's “High Injury Network” (6% of streets where 65% of deaths occur) remains the primary target for federal safety grants aimed at reducing these persistent numbers.
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