Armando Calderon Injured in Koreatown DUI Crash [Los Angeles, CA]

Los Angeles, CA (September 15, 2026) — Armando Calderon, a beloved ice cream vendor, suffered injuries after a suspected DUI driver rear-ended his truck in Koreatown, Los Angeles.

Authorities say that the crash happened on James M. Wood Boulevard near S. Hoover Street and left Calderon’s truck heavily damaged and forced him to stop working.

The impact knocked Calderon off his feet and left him with a facial cut that required stitches and a cracked rib. His injuries have also made it difficult for him to perform everyday activities.

Calderon relies on his ice cream truck to support his wife and children. His family has started a GoFundMe campaign to help cover their living expenses and repair the damaged truck so he can return to work.

The family said the crash happened as a nearby school was letting out. They expressed relief that the collision involved Calderon’s truck rather than children or other families in the area.

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