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NewsNBC Los Angeles (KNBC) – LocalJuly 2, 2026Los Angeles

South LA street vendor hospitalized after vehicle crash

A 77-year-old street vendor, Arnulfo Hernandez, sustained multiple fractures after a car crashed into his tamale stand in South Los Angeles on June 20. The incident has left the vendor requiring hip replacement surgery and a lengthy recovery period, prompting his family to seek donations for medical expenses.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights the physical risks faced by street vendors operating near busy roadways and the financial impact of medical emergencies on self-employed individuals.

Key Facts

  • Arnulfo Hernandez, 77, was struck by a vehicle while operating a tamale stand on Maple Street.
  • The accident occurred on June 20.
  • The victim sustained multiple fractures, including bilateral hip fractures, and required hip replacement surgery.
  • The victim also required surgery for fractures in his foot.
  • Recovery is estimated to take three to four months, during which the victim must relearn how to walk.
  • The victim and his wife had operated their business on that corner for 20 years.
  • The family is soliciting donations to cover medical costs.
  • The Los Angeles Police Department has not officially confirmed the cause of the accident.

Who's Mentioned

organizationLos Angeles Police Department“Local law enforcement agency investigating the incident.”organizationNBC Los Angeles“News outlet reporting on the incident.”locationMaple Street“Location of the accident in South Los Angeles.”personArnulfo Hernandez“77-year-old street vendor injured in a vehicle crash.”personOsvaldo Hernandez“Grandson of the victim providing updates on his condition.”