Recovery has kept vendor off the road
Armando Jacinto Calderón has been unable to work since a Koreatown collision caused a fractured rib, back injuries, and damage to his cheekbone and nose, according to NBC Los Angeles. CBS Los Angeles reported that the collision also heavily damaged his ice cream truck and has made ordinary movement and daily activities difficult.
The collision has also strained Calderón’s household during his recovery, CBS Los Angeles reported. His wife, Celia García, described the family’s health and finances as difficult, and their daughter, Ana Miramontes, established a GoFundMe campaign to help with expenses, according to the station.
Details reported about the collision
The collision occurred near James M. Wood Boulevard and Hoover Street while Calderón was working, NBC Los Angeles reported. The station said another vehicle struck him from behind and that he was thrown from his ice cream freezer. Calderón told NBC that the other driver appeared very drunk; the reports describe the incident as involving a suspected DUI driver.
Permits for sidewalk vendors
Anyone selling food or merchandise on Los Angeles city sidewalks or in city parks must obtain a Sidewalk & Park Vending Permit, according to the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Services. Applicants must also have a City of Los Angeles Business Tax Registration Certificate and a California seller’s permit; food vendors need a Los Angeles County Public Health Permit.
Calderón has sold ice cream in Koreatown for more than 30 years, according to NBC Los Angeles. CBS Los Angeles reported that he has not been able to return to that work since the collision. The account of the crash, his injuries and the family’s financial hardship is based on reporting and interviews by the two broadcasters, rather than independent reporting conducted for this article.
