Car Crashes into Tree in DTLA; Two in Critical Condition, Four Sustain Lesser Injuries

A vehicle crashed into a tree in downtown Los Angeles Tuesday, seriously injuring two people and causing lesser injuries to another four.

The crash was reported at 11:45 a.m. Tuesday at 535 E. Eighth St., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Five patients were taken to a hospital and one was assessed and released at the scene, the LAFD’s Margaret Stewart said.