A hit-and-run collision occurred in Santa Monica, resulting in the deaths of two pedestrians and hospitalizing two others. The driver involved in the crash fled the scene on foot and remains at large.
According to the Santa Monica Police Department, officers responded to the 1300 block of Wilshire Boulevard at 9:15 p.m. on Friday night. Preliminary information indicates that the vehicle was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Wilshire Boulevard when it drove onto the sidewalk and struck the four pedestrians.
"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 names of the two people who died at the scene have not been released. The driver is being sought by police.
Author's summary: A hit-and-run collision in Santa Monica leaves 2 dead.