“Beverly Hills, 90210” star Ian Ziering was the apparent victim of a horrific daylight brawl involving multiple mini-motorcycle riders on Los Angeles’ Hollywood Boulevard on New Year’s Eve.
The violent incident involving the “Sharknado” star on Dec. 31 was captured on video and posted to TMZ. The instantly recognizable Ziering, 59, is identified as the victim getting pummeled by the group of helmeted riders.
It was not clear from the video what exactly started the melee, which brought Ziering out of his car to begin scuffling with one of the riders driving recklessly along tourist-filled Hollywood Boulevard.
But Ziering was quickly surrounded by as many as four helmeted riders who threw punches and kicks before he sprinted across the street. One attacker brandished a motorcycle helmet as a weapon and chased Ziering onto the sidewalk, where he broke free.
When reached by USA TODAY, the Los Angeles Police Department did not confirm the identity of the victim. But officers are investigating the incident which took place at around 3 p.m. Sunday near the famed corner of Hollywood and Highland, right along the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
“The mini-motorcycle riders were driving recklessly and struck the victim’s vehicle and an altercation occurred,” LAPD media spokesperson Lt. Letisia Ruiz told USA TODAY.
By the time police arrived on the scene, “the bikers were gone. So the investigation is still ongoing at this time,” said Ruiz.
Ziering has not posted to social media and USA TODAY has reached out to the actor’s media representative who has not released a statement on the incident.
TMZ reported that Ziering was listed as a victim in an official report. As of Sunday evening, police had not made any arrests.
In a later TMZ video, Ziering appeared to comfort his visibly upset daughter, Mia, 12, after the incident.
“Besides the shock of it all, Ian and Mia seem physically fine,” TMZ wrote.
Carol Dennis is an entertainment aficionado with an eye for all things pop culture. She dives into the glitz and glamour of the entertainment industry, from movie premieres to music festivals. Carol’s passion for storytelling extends beyond her reporting, as she’s an aspiring screenwriter in her free time.
