Week of Enforcement Sees Critical Injury at Ocean and Bicknell, 47 Citations Issued
Santa Monica police responded to multiple traffic-related incidents and safety operations during the week of August 24 to August 30, including a serious collision that left one pedestrian with life-threatening injuries.
The most severe incident occurred on Aug. 27 at Ocean Avenue and Bicknell Street when a driver reportedly ran a stop sign and struck a parked car, hitting two pedestrians in the process. According to the Santa Monica Police Department, one victim standing behind the parked vehicle suffered critical injuries and was transported to a hospital. The second pedestrian, who was standing on the parkway, sustained minor injuries. The driver, who was also injured, was determined to be impaired at the time of the crash.
Two days later, on Aug. 29, police conducted a citywide traffic enforcement operation targeting posted sign violations. The effort, focused on areas including San Vicente Boulevard and Downtown Santa Monica, resulted in 57 vehicle stops and 47 citations issued.
That same evening, officers set up a DUI checkpoint on Pico Boulevard near Virginia Avenue Park. Of the 422 vehicles that passed through the checkpoint, 202 were screened by officers. Police reported three DUI arrests — two for suspected alcohol impairment and one for cannabis impairment.
In addition to these targeted efforts, motorcycle officers carried out periodic patrols on San Vicente Boulevard and throughout Downtown Santa Monica to address safety concerns related to Off-Highway Motor Vehicles (OHMVs). Police also increased enforcement on Nebraska and Berkeley streets following community complaints about speeding and reckless driving.
