The Vermont Hollywood Accident – Car Plows Through Crowd Outside Music Venue, Injuring Dozens
At least 30 people were injured in a shocking and chaotic scene in East Hollywood, Los Angeles, after a vehicle rammed through a crowd outside a music venue late Saturday night.
Authorities with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) say the incident unfolded near The Vermont, a popular entertainment spot, and was triggered by a confrontation involving an individual removed from a nearby business.
Preliminary reports reveal that a nearby establishment forcibly removed the suspect, whose identity remains under investigation.
Shortly after, that individual allegedly returned in a vehicle and drove directly into a crowd gathered outside The Vermont. Witnesses say the vehicle accelerated without warning, striking multiple people before stopping when it collided with a barrier or other obstruction, rendering it immobile.
Panic and confusion followed as onlookers and victims scrambled for safety. Emergency services were quickly dispatched to the scene, and LAPD officers, along with fire and paramedic units, began tending to the injured.
At least 30 people sustained injuries, though details about the severity of those injuries remain scarce. Several individuals were transported to nearby hospitals, and officials have stated that more information will be shared as it becomes available.
Tensions among the crowd escalated after the vehicle came to a halt. In what police described as an act of vigilante retaliation, several bystanders forcefully pulled the driver from the car and began to assault them. Officers who responded to the scene intervened and took the suspect into custody.
The current condition of the driver is unknown, and it is not yet clear whether they have been formally charged. The LAPD has not disclosed whether drugs or alcohol were a factor in the incident.
The area surrounding The Vermont was cordoned off throughout the night as police collected evidence, reviewed surveillance footage, and interviewed witnesses. Authorities are urging anyone who may have video or firsthand knowledge of the event to come forward as investigators work to piece together what led to the violent attack and its aftermath.
“This is a deeply disturbing incident that could have had even more catastrophic consequences,” said a spokesperson for the LAPD. “Our primary focus now is on ensuring that those who were injured receive the care they need and that a thorough investigation is conducted.”
The incident has sparked concern throughout the East Hollywood community, particularly among those who frequent The Vermont and the surrounding nightlife district. Many have taken to social media to express their shock and outrage, while also offering support for the victims.
City officials have promised a full investigation and additional security in the area to reassure residents and patrons. They have also made mental health and trauma resources available for those affected.
As of now, the motive behind the driver’s actions remains unclear. Authorities have not ruled out any possibilities and are exploring whether the incident was premeditated or a spontaneous act of rage.
This story is still developing, and updates will be provided as more details emerge.
