A Volkswagen Jetta Veered off the Road, Into a Pedestrian
Shortly before midnight on June 2, the Santa Monica Police Department received an emergency call about a traffic collision involving injuries at the intersection of 26th Street and Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica. According to a witness, a Volkswagen Jetta veered off the road, crashing into a pedestrian seated on a bus bench.
Upon arrival, responding officers discovered a 19-year-old male from Los Angeles as the victim, with severe traumatic injuries to both legs. The victim was promptly transported to UCLA Medical Center, where he remains in critical condition.
After conducting investigations, officers determined that the driver of the vehicle, identified as John Edward Alevizos (born on April 12, 1988) from Los Angeles, was driving under the influence of alcohol. Considering the severity of the victim’s injuries, Alevizos was apprehended and subsequently booked on charges of felony Driving Under the Influence.
