A devastating crash in North Hollywood has led to the arrest of a 61-year-old man, Ihor Demianenko, on three counts of murder after investigators determined he was driving under the influence when his minivan plowed into pedestrians and a food vendor near a Metro station. The white Toyota Sienna, traveling southbound on Lankershim Boulevard at an unsafe speed, veered onto the sidewalk around 5:55 p.m. Tuesday, striking and killing three women between the ages of 40 and 60, and critically injuring two others, both Hispanic women aged 50 to 55. The vehicle continued its deadly path before becoming lodged inside a building. Demianenko sustained minor injuries and received hospital treatment before being taken into custody, with his bail set at an imposing $6.03 million. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass expressed profound sorrow for the victims and their families, while LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell pledged a thorough and deliberate investigation into the tragic incident, with the Valley Traffic Division actively seeking information from any witnesses.
Adapted from: U.S. News Today on Fox News
