Hit-and-Run in Santa Monica Leaves 2 Pedestrians Dead
Two pedestrians were killed in a hit-and-run collision in Santa Monica on Friday night. The driver, who fled on foot, remains at large.
According to the Santa Monica Police Department, the incident occurred at 9:15 p.m. on the 1300 block of Wilshire Boulevard. The vehicle was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes when it drove onto the sidewalk and struck four pedestrians.
- 2 pedestrians were killed at the scene
- 2 pedestrians were hospitalized and are expected to survive
Preliminary information indicates the involved vehicle was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Wilshire Boulevard when it drove onto the sidewalk and struck the four pedestrians.
The driver is being sought by the police, but their identity and whereabouts remain unknown. The names of the deceased have not been released.
Author's summary: A hit-and-run in Santa Monica leaves 2 dead.