North Hollywood Metro crash: driver arrested after three deaths
North Hollywood Metro crash investigators arrested a driver on suspicion of DUI and murder after a vehicle struck pedestrians near the station Tuesday evening, according to ABC7 and NBC Los Angeles. Both outlets reported that three women died.
| Reported detail | Location or count | Attribution |
|---|---|---|
| Collision location | Lankershim near Chandler | ABC7 and NBC Los Angeles |
| Women killed | 3 | ABC7 and NBC Los Angeles |
| Driver's age | 61 | ABC7 and NBC Los Angeles |
Sources
What did the outlets report about the collision?
Both outlets placed the crash shortly before 6 p.m. Tuesday near Lankershim and Chandler boulevards. ABC7 reported that police said the driver traveled southbound at an unsafe speed before leaving the roadway and striking people on the sidewalk.
NBC Los Angeles reported that authorities were seeking area video and interviewing witnesses. ABC7 said the driver required extrication and later faced arrest. Their accounts differed on some early injury details, so those preliminary descriptions are not a final account of each patient's condition.
How did neighbors describe the victims?
ABC7 and NBC Los Angeles described the women as familiar street vendors whose deaths brought neighbors to a growing memorial. ABC7 reported flowers and mourners at the scene Wednesday. NBC Los Angeles identified Maria Peck and Teodora Villalobos among those who died, citing its reporting and family information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did police announce an arrest?
Yes. Both outlets reported Demianenko's arrest and allegations involving DUI and murder. Those reports do not establish guilt.
Has the investigation ended?
No final investigative account appeared in either report. ABC7 described the investigation as continuing.
Where did the crash happen?
Both outlets placed it outside the North Hollywood Metro station area. Their reports identify Lankershim and Chandler boulevards as the location.
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