Coco delivery robot collided with LAFD ambulance transporting a patient in Hollywood
[COLLISION]Jan 23, 2026 · Coco Robotics · Coco Delivery Robot · Washington, D.C., USA
Failure Mode
COLLISION
Event Date
Jan 23, 2026
Primary Entity
Coco Robotics
Robotic Platform
Coco Delivery Robot
Jurisdiction / Location
Washington, D.C., USA
Audit Standard
Physical State Verified
Incident Abstract & Audit Findings
On Jan 23 2026 at ~10:16am, a Coco food-delivery robot collided with LAFD Rescue Ambulance 52 at the intersection of Fountain and Western avenues in Hollywood. The ambulance was transporting a patient at the time; a second ambulance was dispatched to complete the transport. No injuries to firefighters or paramedics were reported.
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Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings
- Inspect Filing
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/ambulance-collides-food-delivery-robot-hollywood-lafd/
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/ambulance-collides-food-delivery-robot-hollywood-lafd/
- Inspect Filing
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/active-rescue-ambulance-hits-food-delivery-robot-in-hollywood/
https://ktla.com/news/local-news/active-rescue-ambulance-hits-food-delivery-robot-in-hollywood/
- Inspect Filing
https://abc7.com/post/ambulance-carrying-patient-crashes-food-delivery-robot-hollywood/18458928/
https://abc7.com/post/ambulance-carrying-patient-crashes-food-delivery-robot-hollywood/18458928/
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Incident Context & FAQ
What happened in Coco delivery robot collided with LAFD ambulance transporting a patient in Hollywood?
On Jan 23 2026 at ~10:16am, a Coco food-delivery robot collided with LAFD Rescue Ambulance 52 at the intersection of Fountain and Western avenues in Hollywood. The ambulance was transporting a patient at the time; a second ambulance was dispatched to complete the transport. No injuries to firefighters or paramedics were reported. CBS News aerial footage confirmed the robot was a red four-wheeled Coco cart. LAPD took a standard traffic collision report.
When did this incident occur?
The incident is recorded as occurring on January 23, 2026 on the DEPLOY registry. The date reflects the underlying real-world event, not the registry record's creation date.
What robot was involved in Coco delivery robot collided with LAFD ambulance transporting a patient in Hollywood?
Coco Delivery Robot by Coco Robotics is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Washington, D.C., USA.
Has anyone responded to Coco delivery robot collided with LAFD ambulance transporting a patient in Hollywood?
No responses to this incident are recorded on the DEPLOY registry. Operators, manufacturers, or affected parties can submit responses to the editorial team; absence is not a guarantee no response was issued.
What is the current status of Coco delivery robot collided with LAFD ambulance transporting a patient in Hollywood?
This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.