Crime & Safety

Man Plows RV into 30 Cars; No Injuries Reported

The man also struck a power pole and apartment building.

By City News Service

A man suspected of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol plowed a 25-foot recreational vehicle into 30 parked cars, a power pole and an apartment building in Sherman Oaks, but no one was seriously injured, police said Wednesday.

The man, who is about 50, lost control of the RV around 11:25 p.m. Tuesday while driving on Clark Street near Sepulveda Boulevard, said Sgt. Cameron Dunnet of the Los Angeles Police Department's Valley Traffic Division.

Find out what's happening in Sherman Oakswith free, real-time updates from Patch.

The driver also struck a chain link fence, a masonry wall and several electrical boxes, knocking out power to area traffic signals and several apartments, Dunnet said.

Several residents were evacuated from the apartment building and inspectors were summoned to check the structure's integrity, he said.

Find out what's happening in Sherman Oakswith free, real-time updates from Patch.

The crash left extensive damage and the RV in pieces. The suspect was taken to Sherman Oaks Hospital after complaining of pain, Dunnet said.


Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com.