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Los Angeles, CA (January 18, 2026) – An accident involving a pedestrian and a vehicle took place late Saturday night at a busy intersection in South Los Angeles. The collision occurred around 11:10 p.m. on January 17 at the corner of South Figueroa Street and West Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard.
First responders, including paramedics and fire personnel from the Los Angeles Fire Department, arrived at the scene and provided immediate assistance to the injured pedestrian. Medical personnel were seen tending to the victim’s injuries on-site before transport for further evaluation. Officials have not released details about the nature or extent of the injuries.
Authorities have not disclosed whether the vehicle involved remained at the scene. Traffic in the area was temporarily impacted as emergency crews worked to secure the intersection and assess the situation. The identity of those involved has not been released at this time.
Law enforcement officers are continuing their investigation to determine the cause of the crash, including whether lighting conditions, speed, or pedestrian right-of-way contributed to the incident.
Our thoughts are with the injured pedestrian, and we wish them a full and timely recovery.
