Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman stated that the driver involved in a fatal crash on November 10 in North Hollywood may face murder charges. The incident resulted in the deaths of three individuals.
The Los Angeles Police Department has identified the suspect as Ihor Demianenko, a 61-year-old resident of Valley Village, with no prior criminal record in Los Angeles County.
Demianenko is being held in custody, charged with allegedly operating a vehicle while intoxicated, resulting in the fatal collision with three ambulant vendors and the injury of two additional women. The incident occurred at the intersection of North Lankershim Boulevard and Chandler Boulevard, near the North Hollywood metro station.