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Los Angeles Scoop · Jul 26, 2026

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Waymo Vehicle Involved in Early Morning Crash in Pico-Union, One Person Hospitalized A Waymo autonomous vehicle was involved in a two-car crash early Sunday morning in Los Angeles' Pico-Union neighborhood, leaving one person hospitalized. The collision was reported at approximately 5:44 a.m. in the 1000 block of Venice Boulevard, just north of the 10 Freeway, according to LAPD. Authorities said one person was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition, while four other people complained of pain and were treated at the scene. It was not immediately clear whether a pedestrian was among those injured. Although crashes involving Waymo vehicles receive significant attention, they remain relatively uncommon compared to the millions of driverless miles the company has logged. A recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study found Waymo vehicles experienced 68% fewer police-reportable crashes and 81% fewer injury crashes per mile than comparable human drivers. Even so, many Angelenos remain hesitant about riding in fully autonomous vehicles. While supporters point to the technology's safety record, others say they are still uneasy about getting into a car without a human behind the wheel. The cause of Sunday's crash remains under investigation.

*Waymo Vehicle Involved in Early Morning Crash in Pico-Union, One Person Hospitalized* A Waymo autonomous vehicle was involved in a two-car crash early Sunday morning in Los Angeles' Pico-Union neighborhood, leaving one person hospitalized. The collision was reported at approximately 5:44 a.m. in the 1000 block of Venice Boulevard, just north of the 10 Freeway, according to LAPD. Authorities said one person was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition, while four other people complained of pain and were treated at the scene. It was not immediately clear whether a pedestrian was among those injured. Although crashes involving Waymo vehicles receive significant attention, they remain relatively uncommon compared to the millions of driverless miles the company has logged. A recent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study found Waymo vehicles experienced 68% fewer police-reportable crashes and 81% fewer injury crashes per mile than comparable human drivers. Even so, many Angelenos remain hesitant about riding in fully autonomous vehicles. While supporters point to the technology's safety record, others say they are still uneasy about getting into a car without a human behind the wheel. The cause of Sunday's crash remains under investigation.

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