Intoxicated Driver Kills Pedestrian and Three Dogs in Downtown Los Angeles

Last Updated on December 27, 2022 by C-CAR

LOS ANGELES — An intoxicated driver struck a young man, killing him and his dogs, as they crossed a downtown-Los Angeles street in a large crosswalk, according to police accounts.

The driver, then struck several other cars during the crash. He was arrested at the scene of the 12:20 a.m. crash at Fifth and Hill streets in Pershing Square.  

The victim, was in his late 20s to early 30s. He was pronounced dead at the scene. The dogs were also killed in the  collision. 


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