Multiple injured after car crashes into flower vendor in downtown LA

Car crashes in downtown LA vendors

Multiple people were injured when a vehicle jumped the curb and plowed into a vendor and several people in downtown's flower district. 

LOS ANGELES - An investigation is underway in downtown Los Angeles after a vehicle jumped a curb and struck six pedestrians before slamming into a tree. 

What we know:

The incident happened around 11:45 a.m. near 535 E. Eighth Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Officials said six people were on the sidewalk when they were hit by the vehicle. Of those six, five were taken to the hospital for treatment. Two people are in "at least" serious condition, authorities said, while the three others suffered non-life threatening injuries. One person was treated on scene and released.

According to LAPD Central Traffic Division, a teenage boy broke his foot and the driver broke his pelvis. 

What they're saying:

The driver's wife said he was cut off by another vehicle, causing him to lose control. 

"Car had cut him off and when he was trying to get out the way from the car on impact running the light, he lost control of the vehicle and that's how he slammed into that tree," said Alison Brown. 

But surveillance video tells a different story, as no other vehicle was seen in the video when the car veered onto the sidewalk. 

What's next:

LAPD investigators said there's no indiction the driver was under the influence. 

If you witnessed the collision or have dashcam footage of the area during the time of the incident, you are urged to contact the LAPD Central Traffic Division.