A serious incident at the Hollywood and Highland Metro Station disrupted the Friday evening commute after a pedestrian was struck by a subway train, causing severe injuries. According to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), the accident occurred shortly after 5 p.m., necessitating the immediate closure of one of the tracks between Universal City and Hollywood/Vine to facilitate emergency response.
The victim, who was trapped under the train, suffered "serious lower extremity injuries" and required the assistance of firefighters and paramedics to be freed. The B Line, previously known as the Red Line and where the accident happened, is entirely an underground operation, meaning that the pedestrian collision took place away from the street level. While delays were expected for the remainder of the evening, the LAFD was able to extract the pedestrian and transport them to a local hospital.
In a statement obtained by KTLA, LA Metro expressed its gratitude to the first responders and issued a safety advisory urging riders to "Stand behind the yellow line at all rail stations and never walk on or around train tracks." The statement also reminded commuters to be vigilant and to not run to catch the train.
The overall condition of the injured pedestrian remains unclear, as further updates have not been provided. Commuters that evening faced delays and were recommended to seek alternative routes if possible. In such cases where mental distress or suicidal thoughts are of concern, the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline was also cited as a resource for those in need.
