Suspect in LA nightclub car-ramming has a lengthy criminal history, police say

The driver, identified as Fernando Ramirez, 29, allegedly drove his car into a crowd on a sidewalk, injuring 36 people

Authorities released new details in last week's Los Angeles nightclub crash, revealing the man suspected of driving his car on a sidewalk, injuring 36 people, has a lengthy criminal history that includes felony battery.

The driver, identified by police as 29-year-old Fernando Ramirez, allegedly drove his Nissan Versa into a line of people - mostly women - waiting to enter the Vermont Hollywood event venue around 2am on Saturday, and struck several food carts.