One Hospitalized after Multi-Vehicle Crash on Wilshire Boulevard near 14th Street

SANTA MONICA, CA (September 22, 2023) – Wednesday afternoon, a multi-vehicle crash on Wilshire Boulevard left at least one person injured. 

Officials responded to the incident at around 4:30 p.m., near the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and 14th Street. 

Based on the initial investigation, a car sped past an intersection at a red light and collided with a second vehicle. The collision caused the second car to spin out of control and hit a nearby pedestrian. 

Medical responders rushed the victim, believed to be an elderly adult, to a hospital for unspecified injuries.

Meanwhile, the Santa Monica Police Department closed down the westbound Wilshire Boulevard between Euclid Street and 15th Street.

At this time, it was unclear whether the authorities made any arrests from the incident. No further details regarding the two-vehicle crash have been released to the public. 

Santa Monica Officials will provide more information about the multi-vehicle crash on Wilshire Boulevard once it becomes available. 

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