ECHO PARK, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Two people were injured after a car crashed into a motel lobby in Echo Park Monday night, police said.
The crash occurred at approximately 9 p.m. near the intersection of Vin Scully Avenue and Sunset Boulevard.
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The vehicle was going westbound and attempted to pass another vehicle before losing control, Los Angeles police said.
The car hit a fire hydrant, slammed into a Super 8 Motel and then hit an electrical power pole.
The impact knocked a huge hole in the motel's lobby area.
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No one inside the lobby was hurt, but paramedics transported the crash victims, both in serious condition.
Police believe speeding was most likely a factor. It was not known if alcohol or drugs were involved.