Woman Fatally Struck in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident on Wilshire Boulevard [Santa Monica, CA]
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Woman Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Chelsea Avenue
SANTA MONICA, CA (January 8, 2025) – Sunday evening, one woman was fatally struck in a hit-and-run pedestrian accident on Wilshire Boulevard.
Responding personnel arrived to the scene around 6:40 p.m., near Chelsea Avenue and Douglas Park.
Based on the initial investigation, an eastbound white Toyota Rav4 hit a woman who was crossing Wilshire in a south direction.
Responding EMTs declared the female pedestrian dead at the scene. Officials only identified the deceased victim as a female Santa Monica resident and a Vietnam War veteran.
Per reports, witnesses spotted the suspect traveling eastbound on Wilshire Boulevard at a high rate of speed.
Those who witnessed the fatal hit-and-run can contact the Santa Monica Police Department’s non-emergency dispatch line at 310-458-8491.
Our thoughts are with the victim’s family, and the Sweet James team offers its deepest sympathies.
Losing a loved one in a pedestrian accident can have a profound impact on both the emotional and financial well-being of the victim’s family. At Sweet James, we believe that every client’s case is unique and warrants personalized attention. Our team will pursue the justice and compensation you and your family deserve. Contact us today at 1-844-363-7713 for a free, confidential case evaluation.
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