Three women were killed and two others critically injured after a minivan struck pedestrians and street vendors near the North Hollywood Metro station in Los Angeles on Tuesday evening, November 10, 2026.

Police identified the driver as 61-year-old Ihor Demianenko, a resident of Valley Village. He was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and three counts of murder, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Details of the Collision

The crash occurred shortly before 6 p.m. near the intersection of Lankershim and Chandler boulevards, close to the North Hollywood Metro station.

Investigators said the minivan was travelling at an unsafe speed before veering onto the sidewalk and striking pedestrians and people working at nearby food stands. The vehicle came to rest beneath a food vendor’s canopy.

Emergency responders pronounced three women dead at the scene. Two other women were critically injured and taken to hospital. Authorities had not publicly released the names of the deceased victims in the reports reviewed.

Driver Arrested as Investigation Continues

Demianenko was taken from the damaged vehicle and received medical treatment for injuries. Police subsequently arrested him on suspicion of driving under the influence and three counts of murder. His bail was reported to be slightly above $6 million.

The arrest does not establish guilt. At the time of the Associated Press report, it was not clear whether Demianenko had legal representation, and the case had not yet been submitted to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.

Investigators are continuing to examine the events leading up to the collision, including available surveillance footage and the vehicle’s movements before it struck the pedestrians.

Community Responds to the Loss

The crash devastated people who knew the women who worked around the Metro station. Local reporting described them as familiar street vendors who had served customers in the neighbourhood for years.

A community fundraiser was also established to support the victims’ families and local street vendors affected by the tragedy.

Further information about the deceased women’s identities and funeral arrangements should be included only after confirmation from their families or authorised representatives.

Information note: Demianenko has been arrested on suspicion of specific offences; the allegations have not been established as convictions. The investigation and any subsequent legal proceedings should be followed through official updates.