Two people were hospitalized in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday night after their SUV reportedly veered off the 101 Freeway overpass and crashed onto Figueroa Street.
The incident occurred just before 8:30 PM on May 17, 2023.
A man who was walking his dog at the time witnessed the crash and bravely pulled a man and a woman from the mangled wreckage before emergency responders arrived.
The identities and conditions of the injured individuals have not been released.
However, their injuries were severe enough to require immediate medical attention, prompting their transportation to a nearby hospital.
The cause of the accident is still under investigation, and it remains unclear what factors contributed to the SUV flying off the overpass.
The swift actions of the dog walker likely played a crucial role in saving the lives of the trapped individuals.
In other news, a suspect is currently being held on $1 million bail in downtown Los Angeles for various firearm violations.
The details surrounding this separate incident are not directly related to the car crash.
As more information becomes available, we will provide updates on this developing story.
