3 Seriously Injured in Panorama City Intersection Crash

Two pedestrians and a driver were hospitalized after a collision between two vehicles.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:51am

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Three people, including two pedestrians, were seriously injured in a car crash at an intersection in Panorama City, Los Angeles on Friday night. The collision occurred around 7:55 p.m. when two vehicles collided, with one car ending up on the sidewalk next to a crosswalk. The driver of that vehicle and the two pedestrians were hospitalized with serious injuries, while the three occupants of the other car sustained minor injuries.

Why it matters

Car crashes involving pedestrians are a major public safety concern in Los Angeles, which has seen a rise in traffic fatalities in recent years. This incident highlights the need for improved road safety measures and driver awareness to protect vulnerable road users.

The details

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, the crash happened at the 14600 block of Plummer Street in Panorama City when two cars collided. Aerial footage showed that a white car ended up on the sidewalk next to a crosswalk after the collision. The 28-year-old male driver of the white car was one of the three people hospitalized with serious injuries, along with the two pedestrians.

  • The crash occurred around 7:55 p.m. on Friday, April 18, 2026.

The players

Los Angeles Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to and provided details about the car crash incident.

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What’s next

Authorities will investigate the cause of the crash and determine if any charges will be filed against the drivers involved.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for increased road safety measures and driver awareness in Los Angeles to protect pedestrians and prevent such serious collisions from occurring.