Waymo vehicle struck by other car in Los Angeles, injuring multiple people
A Waymo robotaxi was struck by another vehicle in Los Angeles, resulting in hospitalizations and injuries to multiple people. Waymo stated its vehicle was not at fault, claiming the other car hit a pedestrian and swerved into the Waymo's lane.
What happened
A two-vehicle collision involving a Waymo robotaxi occurred at approximately 5:44-5:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026, near the intersection of Venice Boulevard and Toberman Street in the Pico-Union neighborhood near downtown Los Angeles.
According to Waymo, the blue sedan traveling at 47-50 mph struck a pedestrian outside a crosswalk, swerved across the road, and hit the Waymo vehicle which was traveling east at 27 mph. The crash was initially reported as an auto-pedestrian collision.
Reported impact
Two people were hospitalized and at least one other person was treated and released at the scene. Video and photos from the scene showed debris scattered across the street.
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Sources and evidence
This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.