UPDATE: One person has been hospitalized following a serious traffic collision in Los Angeles’ Beverly Grove neighborhood. The incident unfolded shortly after 5:30 p.m. on October 25, 2025, at the intersection of Orange Street and Sweetzer Avenue.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), a Land Rover Defender 90 SUV overturned after crashing into the front steps of an apartment building. A Volkswagen Beetle was also involved, sustaining extensive damage to the driver’s side. Eyewitness footage from local station KTLA depicts the scene, showcasing debris scattered around and concerned onlookers gathered nearby.
LAFD confirmed that one individual was transported to a local trauma center. The severity of the victim’s injuries remains undisclosed. Authorities have yet to release the identity of the hospitalized person. Building inspectors have been called in to assess the structural integrity of the apartment building impacted by the crash.
The collision has left a visible mark on the neighborhood, with the toppled SUV serving as a stark reminder of the incident. While initial reports did not indicate injuries at the scene, LAFD later confirmed the hospitalization through their incident alert system.
As investigations continue, residents and passersby are urged to remain cautious in the area. The LAPD and LAFD are providing ongoing updates, with information available through their incident alerts, including LAFD ALERT – Traffic 10/25/2025 INC#1231.
Stay tuned for more updates as details emerge from this developing story.
