Fernando Ramirez Charged With 74 Felonies in East Hollywood Nightclub Crash
3July 22, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA
A San Clemente man has been charged with 74 felony counts following an incident in which a vehicle struck dozens of people outside a nightclub in East Hollywood. According to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Fernando Ramirez (age 29) faces 37 counts of attempted murder (Penal Code §§ 664/187) and 37 counts of assault with a deadly weapon (Penal Code § 245(a)(1)), as well as enhancements for inflicting great bodily injury on eight victims (Penal Code § 12022.7).
Incident Details
The charges arise from an event that occurred at approximately 2:00 a.m. on July 19, 2025, near the Vermont Hollywood nightclub on the 1000 block of North Vermont Avenue. Prosecutors allege that Ramirez was removed from the venue, then returned a short time later and drove his vehicle onto the sidewalk where a crowd was gathered. According to the Los Angeles Police Department, the vehicle struck 37 individuals, resulting in injuries ranging from minor abrasions to broken bones and more serious trauma.
Witnesses report that some victims were trapped beneath the vehicle before bystanders intervened. After the incident, Ramirez was reportedly pulled from the vehicle and detained until police arrived. During the altercation, a bystander shot Ramirez once in the lower back. He was later transported for medical treatment and remains in custody.
Legal Proceedings
Ramirez was formally charged on July 22, 2025. The complaint also alleges that Ramirez was out on bail for a pending domestic violence case in Orange County at the time of the incident, which may result in additional sentencing enhancements under Penal Code § 12022.1.
If convicted on all counts, Ramirez faces multiple potential sentences of life in California state prison.
He is scheduled for arraignment at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center. The case is being prosecuted by the Major Crimes Division of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office and was investigated by the LAPD Rampart Division.
Additional Investigation
Authorities are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man who shot Ramirez after the vehicle came to a stop. The shooter, who fled the scene, is described as a Hispanic male wearing a blue Dodgers jacket and a light blue jersey with the number “5.”
Thirty-seven people were injured in the incident. The injured include patrons and street vendors who were outside the nightclub at the time. Some victims have been released from the hospital; others remain under medical care. Families of those injured, including local vendors, are seeking support for medical expenses.
Defendant’s Background
According to public statements by the District Attorney’s Office and media reports, Ramirez has a history of violent offenses, including a pending domestic violence case and prior convictions for battery and related charges in Orange County. At the time of the East Hollywood incident, Ramirez was reportedly out on bail for the pending matter.
As with all criminal cases, the charges filed against Fernando Ramirez are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
