URGENT UPDATE: A serious traffic collision in Beverly Grove, Los Angeles, has left one person hospitalized and caused significant property damage. The incident unfolded shortly after 5:30 PM on October 25, 2025, near 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 steps of an apartment building, subsequently colliding with a tree. Eyewitnesses reported seeing the vehicle tipped over, creating a chaotic scene filled with debris and onlookers. An older Volkswagen Beetle was also involved in the crash, suffering extensive damage, particularly on the driver’s side.
The LAFD confirmed that one individual was transported to a local trauma center, however, details regarding the severity of their injuries and their identity remain undisclosed. Building and Safety inspectors are assessing the structural integrity of the impacted apartment building, ensuring the safety of residents following the collision.
As authorities work to determine the cause of the accident, the neighborhood grapples with the aftermath, marked by a damaged vehicle and the reminder of the crash. Initial reports from the scene did not indicate injuries, but updates from the LAFD later confirmed the hospitalization of one victim.
Residents and local businesses are advised to stay clear of the area as the investigation continues. For the latest developments, follow updates from the LAPD and LAFD, citing incident alerts such as LAFD ALERT – Traffic 10/25/2025 INC#1231.
Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
