Driver Charged with 37 Counts of Attempted Murder in Hollywood Nightclub Crash

On July 19, 2025, Fernando Ramirez allegedly drove his car into a crowd of people outside The Vermont Hollywood nightclub around 2 a.m. after being kicked out of the venue. The vehicle, described as a compact Nissan sedan, struck revelers, street vendors, and pedestrians before crashing into food carts. The Los Angeles County District Attorney, Nathan Hochman, highlighted the severity of the incident, noting that it could have resulted in mass casualties.

Following the crash, bystanders removed Ramirez from the car, and he was assaulted before being shot. Police are investigating the shooting, emphasizing that the use of deadly force was not justified once the initial threat had ended. The incident has raised questions about security measures at the nightclub and the circumstances leading to Ramirez's ejection. Investigators are exploring whether alcohol or anger played a role in the ramming.

Fernando Ramirez is charged with 37 counts of attempted murder and 37 counts of assault with a deadly weapon.

Ramirez has a lengthy criminal record, including convictions for a hate crime, assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, and domestic violence.

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