Los Angeles nightclub crowd hit, driver charged after plowing into 30
Midnight Mayhem: Car Ramps into Hollywood Nightclub Crowd
Suspect Detained, 30 Injured in Chaos at The Vermont
The 29‑year‑old Fernando Ramirez was arrested after deliberately plowing a Nissan Versa into a cluster of clubgoers outside East Hollywood’s The Vermont. Police said the incident unfolded around 2:00 a.m. (0900 GMT).
- 30 Victims – 18 females, 12 males, ages mid‑twenties to early thirties.
- Seven in critical condition, six in serious condition.
- Ten with minor injuries; seven discharged against medical advice.
Ramirez Charged with Assault Using a Deadly Weapon
Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) spokesperson Rosario Cervantes told AFP that Ramirez is currently in custody. LAPD Commander Lillian Carranza confirmed the driver is “not free to leave” and remains detained.
Gunshot Wound Sustained in Quick‑Fire Assault
Video footage revealed a gunman shot Ramirez before he fled on foot. Authorities are still searching for the shooter. The driver’s gunshot wound is currently being treated at a local hospital.
Car Ramming Initiated by Bumped‑Out Clubgoers
Footage posted on social media showed a chaotic scene: a taco cart, a valet line, and a line of patrons waiting to enter the nightclub. The vehicle’s bumper was torn when a tow truck hauled the car away at dawn.
Fire Department Responded to Hilltop Emergency
More than 100 firefighters responded. Los Angeles Fire Department Captain Adam Van Gerpen told ABC News that the taco cart, valet podium, and many patrons were impacted by the vehicle.
Mayor Karen Bass Calls Incident a “Heartbreaking Tragedy”
The mayor’s statement emphasized a full investigation. The Vermont Hollywood club posted a social media message expressing deep sadness over the incident.
