A two-vehicle collision Sunday involving a Waymo near downtown Los Angeles sent two people to the hospital and left several others injured, according to first responders.
The crash was reported at 5:45 a.m. near the intersection of Venice Boulevard and Toberman Street in the Pico-Union neighborhood.
A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department could not confirm the exact number of victims. A Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson said at least two people were taken to local hospitals and at least one other was treated and released at the scene.
Photos from the crash site show debris and clothing scattered everywhere.
The accident was initially reported as a collision between a pedestrian and a car, and the cause of the accident is still unclear. LAPD said midday Sunday that the police investigation was ongoing.
A Waymo spokesperson suggested the company vehicle was not at fault.
According to the company, the Waymo car was traveling east at 27 mph on Venice Boulevard when a blue sedan going between 47 and 50 mph struck a pedestrian outside a crosswalk and then veered into the opposite lane, crashing into the self-driving car.
“The safety of our drivers and other road users is our top priority,” said spokesman Ethan Teicher. “We are coordinating with first responders and are grateful for their quick response.”
