# Mother of 5 and mother of 3 killed in horror North Hollywood crash

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/mother-of-5-and-mother-of-3-killed-in-horror-north-hollywood-crash/
- Published: 2026-11-11T23:30:08+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T00:35:50+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/us-news/two-mothers-killed-in-horrific-north-hollywood-dui-crash/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Three street vendors died after an SUV hit their vending area.
- Two victims were identified as mothers of five and three.
- The driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and booked on three murder counts.

## Summary

Three street vendors were killed when an SUV struck their sidewalk vending area outside a Metro station in North Hollywood on Tuesday night. The crash has left a close-knit neighbourhood mourning women who had served the community for years.

Two victims were identified as Maria Peck, a mother of five, and Teodora Villalobos, 57, a mother of three from El Salvador; the third woman’s identity had not been released by Wednesday afternoon. Police said driver Ihor Demianenko, 61, was speeding and swerved 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 murder, with bail set at $6 million. At least three other people, including the driver, were taken to hospital in critical condition.

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