A man suspected of causing a hit-and-run crash in East Hollywood on Feb. 19 was arrested after allegedly fleeing the scene while naked, according to authorities and witness accounts.
The incident occurred at the intersection of Normandie Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard.
Multiple Los Angeles Fire Department vehicles responded to the collision, which resulted in injuries to several individuals, the Los Angeles Police Department said.
Video footage first obtained by ABC 7 Eyewitness News shows a man running from the crash site while holding a T-shirt and wearing no clothing.
Authorities said the man allegedly caused the crash before fleeing the scene on foot, drawing attention from bystanders as he ran down the street.
Police said multiple people were injured in the collision.
One person was transported to a hospital in critical condition, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.
Witness Ramondo Taylor told ABC 7 that the suspect had driven through a red light before the crash.
“He’s the one that caused the accident. He was going through a red light. He ran out of the vehicle naked. He was on drugs. It looked like he was homeless,” Taylor said.
Authorities later located and arrested the suspect.
Police believe he was under the influence at the time of the crash.
The man is facing possible felony hit-and-run and DUI charges.
Investigators have not released his name.
The crash scene drew a significant emergency response, with multiple fire department units positioned around the damaged vehicles.
Traffic in the area of Normandie Avenue and Santa Monica Boulevard was affected as first responders worked to treat victims and secure the scene.
Officials have not disclosed additional details about the extent of injuries sustained by others involved in the crash beyond confirming that one person was in critical condition.
Law enforcement continues to investigate the circumstances leading up to the collision.
Authorities have not released further information about what substances the suspect may have been under the influence of at the time of the incident.
The case remains under review as prosecutors determine formal charges.
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