As per the California Highway Patrol logs, the incident was reported around 7:21 p.m., March 18, on westbound Colima Road, just west of Desire Avenue.
Rowland Heights, CA – Two pedestrians were seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday evening in Rowland Heights.
As per the California Highway Patrol logs, the incident was reported around 7:21 p.m., March 18, on westbound Colima Road, just west of Desire Avenue.
As per the report, two pedestrians were crossing the street when a VinFast fully electric vehicle hit them.
The victims suffered major injuries in the crash. Paramedics transported the patients to the hospital in unknown condition.
The pedestrians were allegedly crossing the street without the right of way.
The vehicle was towed away from the scene.
An investigation is ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Los Angeles County remains the most dangerous region for pedestrians in California, consistently reporting the highest volume of traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries. According to the 2025 SafeTREC report, the county recorded 273 pedestrian fatalities and 959 serious injuries in 2023 alone — surpassing all other counties by a wide margin. While preliminary 2024 and 2025 data suggest a slight stabilization in fatalities across the state, the county accounts for nearly 25% of all California pedestrian deaths, with risks concentrated on urban arterials in South LA and unincorporated communities like East Los Angeles.
The 2026 Vision Zero Los Angeles County Action Plan identifies unsafe speed and nighttime visibility as the primary crash factors, noting that roughly 75% of fatal incidents occur after dark.
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