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LAFD Ambulance Collides With Delivery Robot in Hollywood, No Injuries Reported

The incident renews scrutiny of sidewalk delivery robots in Los Angeles.

Overview

  • The collision happened around 10:15 a.m. at Fountain and Western as an ambulance was transporting a patient.
  • The Los Angeles Fire Department reported no injuries, and a second ambulance completed the patient’s transport.
  • Aerial footage showed a red, four-wheeled Coco robotic cart on the sidewalk as another ambulance arrived.
  • The device at the scene was identified as a Coco food-delivery cart.
  • Local debate over sidewalk robots continues, with residents citing blocked walkways and mobility risks while companies point to strong demand.