Two people were hospitalized early Sunday morning following a multi-vehicle collision in Los Angeles involving an autonomous Waymo vehicle, according to local authorities and company representatives. The incident occurred at 5:45 a.m. in the 1000 block of Venice Boulevard in the city’s Pico-Union neighborhood, the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed.
Did You Know? The collision sequence involved a pedestrian pushing a cart outside of a crosswalk before a blue sedan swerved into the opposite lane and struck the eastbound Waymo vehicle, according to a company spokesperson.
Crash Timeline and Vehicle Details
According to a Waymo spokesperson, the autonomous vehicle was traveling eastbound at approximately 27 miles per hour on Venice Boulevard between South Union Avenue and Toberman Street. At that time, a blue sedan traveling in the opposite direction at approximately 47 to 50 miles per hour made contact with a pedestrian pushing a cart outside of a crosswalk at roughly 42 miles per hour. The sedan then swerved into the opposite lane and struck the Waymo vehicle.
Footage from the scene posted to the Citizen App showed debris strung across the roadway alongside a wheelchair positioned in the middle of the street. Citizen video also indicated that a baby was present in one of the vehicles during the crash, lying safely in a stroller and appearing uninjured.
Ongoing Investigation and Response
The Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that two individuals were transported to the hospital following the early morning crash. Waymo stated that the company is actively coordinating with first responders as the investigation into the sequence of events continues.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time did the collision occur?
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the collision was reported at 5:45 a.m. on Sunday.
Where did the crash take place?
The incident happened in the 1000 block of Venice Boulevard, specifically between South Union Avenue and Toberman Street in the Pico-Union neighborhood.
How many people were hospitalized?
Authorities confirmed that two people were sent to the hospital following the crash.
How will local authorities and the company determine the exact sequence of events leading up to the Venice Boulevard collision?
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