LOS ANGELES, CA – An SUV slammed into a crowd gathered at a Hollywood market, injuring six pedestrians last Friday afternoon, reports CBS LA.
Officials said the accident occurred at 6777 Hollywood Boulevard shortly before 4 p.m.
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Of those injured, five people were rushed to a nearby hospital and one declined transport. At least four of the patients suffered serious to critical injuries.
The victims included two members of a Fox 11 crew, reporter Hal Eisner and photographer Joab Perez. They were at the market filming coverage of the El Capitan Theater reopening.
According to police, the driver of the SUV was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
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