San Fernando ⁢Valley Crash Under Investigation

At ‍least five people were hospitalized Sunday night following a collision between a Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) ambulance and a black SUV in the Arleta‍ neighborhood of the San Fernando Valley. The incident occurred around 8:00 p.m. at the intersection of Woodman ⁢Avenue and Chase Street, according to LAFD ⁣spokesperson Jennifer Middleton.

The⁤ SUV sustained meaningful damage, as documented by witnesses sharing footage on TikTok. The driver of the SUV, a 34-year-old male, was transported to a local ‍trauma‍ center in critical⁤ condition.

Passengers and LAFD Personnel Injured

The LAFD⁢ ambulance was en route to the hospital with a 94-year-old male patient and an‍ 81-year-old woman⁤ accompanying him at the time of the crash. Both‍ patients, along with the ambulance driver and another LAFD member, were admitted to the hospital in⁤ fair‍ condition⁣ with the extent of their injuries currently unknown, Middleton stated.

Recurring Incidents at the⁣ Intersection

This ⁢incident is not isolated. Earlier in 2025, another LAFD⁢ ambulance was struck at the same intersection while carrying patients. ⁣Notably,⁣ a battalion chief dispatched to investigate that initial collision was afterward involved in a separate crash with another vehicle at‍ the same location approximately one hour later, raising⁢ concerns about‍ the safety ⁣of the intersection.

the cause of Sunday’s collision is currently under investigation⁣ by the Los Angeles Police Department.