Beaten and shot, driver arrested after LA nightclub crash

A man is in custody after allegedly driving his car into a crowd outside a nightclub in East Hollywood early Saturday injuring people including seven critically The episode occurred shortly about a m near the intersection of North Vermont and Melrose avenues Police noted the -year-old driver had been removed from a nearby business before getting behind the wheel of a Nissan Versa and accelerating into a group of pedestrians waiting on the sidewalk The bicycle struck several individuals and collided with a taco truck and a valet stand before coming to a stop Of those injured six are in serious condition and several others suffered minor injuries but declined hospital conveyance Bulk of the casualties were female After the crash bystanders attacked and beat the suspect Police say they are unsure whether the gunshot wound the man suffered occurred before during or after the assault The driver was taken into custody and hospitalized his condition is stable Leadership do not believe terrorism was involved but are scrutinizing whether alcohol drugs or road rage played a role A fight had reportedly broken out near the club before the van rammed the crowd District members expressed shock and concern over the matter which disrupted what should have been a night out Local officers promised to review safety measures in nightlife districts Police continue to investigate the motive and exact sequence of events leading to the crash Charges are expected to be filed once the probe concludes Related injured after automobile hits LA nightclub line The post Beaten and shot driver arrested after LA nightclub crash appeared first on Salon com