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LA Councilmember Curren Price Hospitalized After Health Incident at Convention Center Groundbreaking

His spokeswoman says he will undergo evaluation with no further details yet.

Overview

  • The incident occurred around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday during the Los Angeles Convention Center expansion ceremony downtown.
  • On-site personnel assisted Price as he appeared dizzy, and Mayor Karen Bass, a former nurse, went to help.
  • FOX 11 crews recorded Price being wheeled to an ambulance after he had delivered prepared remarks.
  • Organizers briefly paused the event before deciding to continue the groundbreaking program.
  • Price, 74, has represented District 9 since 2013, and his condition has not been disclosed.