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Waymo robotaxi struck by blue sedan that had just hit a pedestrian in Pico-Union, Los Angeles; two hospitalized, one critically injured

[COLLISION]

Jul 26, 2026 · Waymo · Waymo Driver (6th gen) · Sacramento, California, USA

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Failure Mode

COLLISION

Event Date

Jul 26, 2026

Primary Entity

Waymo

Robotic Platform

Waymo Driver (6th gen)

Jurisdiction / Location

Sacramento, California, USA

Audit Standard

Physical State Verified

Incident Abstract & Audit Findings

A two-vehicle collision at approximately 5:45 AM on July 26, 2026, near Venice Boulevard and Toberman Street in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles involved a Waymo robotaxi. Per Waymo, a blue sedan traveling at 47-50 mph in the opposite direction struck a pedestrian with a cart outside a crosswalk at ~42 mph, then swerved into the opposite lane and hit the Waymo vehicle traveling east at ~27 mph.

System & Fleet Architecture

Operating Manufacturer

WaymoView Manufacturer

Hardware Platform

Waymo Driver (6th gen)

Operational Sectors

Robotaxis

Primary Sources & Evidentiary Filings

  • https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-07-26/multiple-people-injured-pico-union-collision-waymo

    https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-07-26/multiple-people-injured-pico-union-collision-waymo

  • https://ktla.com/news/local-news/waymo-involved-in-los-angeles-collision-that-left-2-hospitalized/

    https://ktla.com/news/local-news/waymo-involved-in-los-angeles-collision-that-left-2-hospitalized/

  • https://abc7.com/amp/post/2-car-crash-involving-waymo-vehicle-pico-union-leaves-1-hospitalized/19580056/

    https://abc7.com/amp/post/2-car-crash-involving-waymo-vehicle-pico-union-leaves-1-hospitalized/19580056/

Related Incidents & Failure Precedents

6 records on file

Incident Context & FAQ

What happened in Waymo robotaxi struck by blue sedan that had just hit a pedestrian in Pico-Union, Los Angeles; two hospitalized, one critically injured?

A two-vehicle collision at approximately 5:45 AM on July 26, 2026, near Venice Boulevard and Toberman Street in the Pico-Union neighborhood of Los Angeles involved a Waymo robotaxi. Per Waymo, a blue sedan traveling at 47-50 mph in the opposite direction struck a pedestrian with a cart outside a crosswalk at ~42 mph, then swerved into the opposite lane and hit the Waymo vehicle traveling east at ~27 mph. At least two people were hospitalized (one critically) and several others were treated at the scene. LAPD investigation ongoing; Waymo states its vehicle was not at fault.

When did this incident occur?

The incident is recorded as occurring on July 26, 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 Waymo robotaxi struck by blue sedan that had just hit a pedestrian in Pico-Union, Los Angeles; two hospitalized, one critically injured?

Waymo Driver (6th gen) by Waymo is the recorded robot involved in this incident at Sacramento, California, USA.

Has anyone responded to Waymo robotaxi struck by blue sedan that had just hit a pedestrian in Pico-Union, Los Angeles; two hospitalized, one critically injured?

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 Waymo robotaxi struck by blue sedan that had just hit a pedestrian in Pico-Union, Los Angeles; two hospitalized, one critically injured?

This incident is an active record on the DEPLOY registry; no retraction or correction has been issued.