Two North Hollywood Crash Victims Identified as Street Vendors

The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner identified Villalobos and Peck as two of the three women killed in the crash. Both died from blunt force injuries, and authorities had not released the third victim’s name while notifying her family.

The vehicle struck the sidewalk vending area near the North Hollywood station during the evening commute. Officers took 61-year-old Ihor Demianenko into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence and booked him on three murder counts. His bail was set at $6 million. The timing of his court appearance was not known.

Figueroa, who survived, was in critical condition, according to a fundraiser. It reported that her ribs were broken and she had surgery. Investigators said Demianenko was speeding and went around another vehicle before losing control.

Villalobos and Peck sold hot dogs and other food near the intersection of Lankershim and Chandler boulevards. Friends and family left flowers, notes, photographs and candles at the site. Villalobos’ daughter said her mother sometimes gave food to people who could not afford to pay. A fundraiser for Peck’s family said she had spent over ten years working as a seller, six days each week, holidays included.

Mayor-elect Nithya Raman expressed condolences to the victims’ families and said the loss was especially devastating because some of the women had spent years serving the community.