Multiple Pedestrians Injured in Downtown LA Car Accident

Car Veered Onto Sidewalk in Downtown Los Angeles, Leaving Several People Seriously Injured by Lupita’s Flowers 

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA(February 24, 2026) – Multiple pedestrians were seriously injured in a downtown Los Angeles car accident after an SUV drove onto a sidewalk by the intersection of San Julian Street and E. 8th Street.

Los Angeles County officials are saying that the accident took place around 11:45 AM on Tuesday. An SUV was traveling in the heart of the flower district when it suddenly veered onto a sidewalk outside of a flower shop.

Multiple pedestrians were hit in the accident before the SUV came to a stop. Paramedics were called to the scene outside of Lupita’s Flowers to help all of the victims. 

They began rendering aid to a 13-year-old boy who was knocked to the ground. That person sustained injuries to his foot as well as his back.

A full investigation into the crash remains ongoing at this time.

Liability for Los Angeles Pedestrian Accidents

Every job in California must operate with the care necessary to avoid hitting any pedestrian. To that end, they must maintain their vehicle at a safe speed at all times. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 21954, drivers must yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. Even if a pedestrian is outside of a marked crosswalk, this does not relieve a driver of their duty of care to slow down to avoid the pedestrian. There are several factors that could contribute to any pedestrian collision.

• Speeding: Drivers are substantially more likely to be involved in pedestrian accidents if they’re speeding.
• Distracted Driving: Many pedestrian accidents involve a driver that is distracted by their phone or some other object.
• Driver Intoxication: A substantial portion of pedestrian collisions involve drivers that are operating their vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Vehicle System Failures: It is also possible that a vehicle system failure could contribute to a pedestrian incident. This includes situations where the brakes on a car go out.

When a driver fails to slow down to avoid colliding with any pedestrian, this could form the basis of a negligence claim. There is a presumption of negligence on the part of any driver that enters onto a sidewalk before colliding with any pedestrian. These accidents nearly always involved drivers that were speeding, distracted, or committing some other traffic infraction. However, it is worth investigating the possibility that some issue with a vehicle may have caused a driver to lose control.

Investigating Los Angeles Pedestrian Accidents

Los Angeles has a high concentration of pedestrians who navigate the city on a daily basis. This inevitably leads to a number of major injury collisions between drivers and pedestrians. According to the County of Los Angeles Public Health, “Bicyclists in unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County were involved in 815 traffic collisions between 2019 and 2022 resulting in 12 deaths and 121 severe injuries. During the same time, there were 1,333 pedestrian-involved traffic collisions that led to 153 deaths and 301 severe injuries.” It is important that certain measures are taken after any pedestrian accident.

• Police: The police should be called to the scene so that they can begin investigating.
• Surveillance: Any surveillance footage that may have captured what happened should be reviewed.
• Treatment: Victims should seek medical treatment as early as possible.
• Legal Support: Any person injured in a Downtown Los Angeles pedestrian accident should contact an experienced pedestrian accident attorney.

It can be difficult to know what to do if you’ve been injured in a pedestrian accident. These incidents can leave victims with serious physical and psychological injuries. They may need to take extensive periods of time away from work. To make matters worse, insurance providers will look to do everything in their power to undermine victims. This is why it’s so important for victims to speak with an experienced attorney before anyone else.

Investigating Los Angeles County Pedestrian Accidents

We at Samer Habbas & Associates PC extend our best wishes to all of the people injured in this downtown Los Angeles pedestrian accident near Lupita’s Flowers. It is our sincere hope that the victims will be able to make a full recovery. This was a preventable collision that should not have taken place.

Have you or someone you care about been injured in a Los Angeles County pedestrian accident? You may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Our team of experienced pedestrian accident attorneys is here for you. We are committed to helping victims get the medical and financial support that they need to move forward with their lives. Whether you just have legal questions or need any other type of assistance, we are here to serve your needs. You can contact us anytime at 888-848-5084.