Traffic & Transit
Pedestrian Struck, Injured In Collision On Ocean Avenue
A man walking across the street was struck by a car on Ocean Avenue Friday morning, according to Santa Monica Police.
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SANTA MONICA, CA — A man walking across the street was struck by a car on Ocean Avenue Friday morning, according to Santa Monica Police.
At about 8:34 a.m., Santa Monica Police Department officers received a call about a traffic collision with injuries near Marguerita Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a 64-year-old man with non-life-threatening injuries due to a collision with a car.
Police said the pedestrian was walking across the street when he was struck by a 2018 Toyota SUV traveling northbound. The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with police, officers said.
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The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital to treat his injuries.
Traffic was closed between Marguerita Avenue and Georgina Avenue near Palisades Beach for a short time while police conducted the investigation.
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Anyone who may have additional information about the incident was urged to contact Sergeant Nick Krueger at [email protected]. After-hours calls can be directed to the 24-hour Watch Commander at 310-458-8427.
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