Man Charged After LA Car Rams Crowd Outside Nightclub
On July 19, 2025, at around 2 a.m., 29‑year‑old Fernando Ramirez drove a Nissan Versa into a crowd waiting outside The Vermont Hollywood nightclub on Santa Monica Boulevard, East Hollywood. The crash injured at least 30 people, with 7 critically, 6 seriously, and over 20 others sustaining various injuries. Ramirez was subsequently beaten by bystanders, shot, and arrested on assault charges. A man suspected of shooting Ramirez fled the scene with a silver revolver. Why This Matters Deliberate act: LAPD confirms Ramirez intentionally drove into the crowd after being removed by security following an earlier disruption inside the club. Escalated chaos: The vehicle first hit a taco truck and valet stand before ploughing through clubgoers. The aggressive bystander response escalated with multiple people assaulting Ramirez, including a shooter. Victims & Response Injuries: 23 individuals were hospitalized; among them, 7 are in […]