Over 30 People Injured After Vehicle Plows Through Crowd

Seven victims remain in critical condition, but no deaths have been reported at this time.

36 people were injured after a vehicle plowed through a crowd waiting to enter a nightclub along a busy Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles.

Around 2am local time on Saturday, Rampart patrol officers responded to a call regarding an assault with a deadly weapon. 29-year-old Fernando Ramirez reportedly intentionally drove into the crowd of people after making a u-turn.

After the vehicle crashed and to a stop, by-standers removed Ramirez from it and attacked him. During the attack he was shot and transported to a local hospital where he had to undergo surgery. He was detained Sunday for assault with a deadly weapon and force likely to produce great bodily injury.

The suspect who shot the driver fled the scene and remains at large. A fight broke out outside of the club prior to the incident but authorities are still working to learn more about what occurred leading up to the crash.

Seven victims remain in critical condition, but no deaths have been reported at this time.