October 27, 2025
Breaking News, Latest News, and Videos

DUI Suspect Crashes BMW Into Santa Monica Outdoor Dining Area

One suspect treated at local hospital for “moderate” injuries following Friday night crash on Main Street

By Sam Catanzaro

A 21-year-old DUI suspect crashed a BMV into a Santa Monica outdoor dining area during a busy Friday night.

According to the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD), the incident occurred outside Urth Cafe on the 2300 block of Main Street in Santa Monica Friday around 8 p.m. when a BMW sedan crashed into the al fresco dining area.

Police say a heavy K=rail was knocked into the dining area sending tables and chairs flying. According to the SMPD, a few diners suffered minor injuries while one person was transported to a local hospital with “moderate” injuries.

Piper Pollard, a 21-year-old Pacific Palisades resident, was booked for a felony DUI in connection to the incident, according to police.

Previous Article

Video: America’s Most Expensive Home Hits the Westside Market

Next Article

Cary Mulligan Gives a Tour de Force Performance in Emerald Fennell’s “Promising Young Woman”

You might be interested in …

Lacrosse Legends

At Beverly Hills High School, Wednesday April 11, Santa Monica High School (SAMO) was hosted by Beverly Hills in an Ocean League lacrosse game and won 11-1. With the win SAMO’s record improves to 4-0 […]

A Tale of Two Hospitals: Santa Monica’s Medical Centers

The hospitals in Santa Monica feature the latest in technology and equipment; from a healthcare management perspective, they also provide the highest standards of staffing, payer contracting and reimbursement, and leadership.  The two major hospitals […]