# Harrowing pictures show survivor of deadly North Hollywood Metro crash in hospital

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/harrowing-pictures-show-survivor-of-deadly-north-hollywood-metro-crash-in-hospital/
- Published: 2026-11-12T19:13:54+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T19:40:32+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/12/us-news/harrowing-pictures-show-survivor-of-deadly-north-hollywood-metro-crash-in-hospital/
- Topics: Health, Medicine, World

## Key points

- Three people died in the North Hollywood crash.
- Sylvia Figueroa remains in critical condition after surgery.
- Police say the driver was allegedly twice the legal alcohol limit.

## Summary

An SUV hit a sidewalk vending area outside North Hollywood Metro station on Tuesday night, killing three people and critically injuring Sylvia Figueroa. The crash has left a familiar street vending spot without two longtime vendors and prompted condolences from Los Angeles mayor-elect Nithya Raman.

Figueroa suffered fractured ribs and underwent surgery, according to a fundraiser. Police say driver Ihor Demianenko, 61, was speeding and went around another vehicle before losing control; he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence at twice the legal limit and booked on three counts of killing. His bail was set at $6 million, and the third person killed has not been identified.

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