Police Say Driver Stayed at Scene; Investigation Ongoing
The Santa Monica Police Department says a man died Friday, August 15, after being hit by a vehicle in the heart of downtown Santa Monica.
The collision occurred at 3:02 p.m. at 4th Street and Colorado Avenue, according to an SMPD press release. Officers arrived within minutes and found the pedestrian with critical injuries. He was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. His identity has not been confirmed.
The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with officers. Investigators said there was no immediate indication of drug impairment.
The case remains under investigation. Witnesses are asked to contact the SMPD Watch Commander at 310-458-8427 or Traffic Enforcement Sgt. Jason Olson at Jason.Olson@santamonica.gov.
