City of Santa Monica, CA
08/16/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/16/2025 20:10
Santa Monica Police Investigate Major Injury Collision at 4th and Colorado
August 16, 2025 6:38 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 16, 2025
CONTACT: Lewis Gilmour, Lieutenant
(310) 458-2201 ext 2187
Lewis [email protected]
General Information:
Date of Incident: Friday, August 15, 2025, at 3:02 p.m.
Type of Incident: Fatal traffic collision, auto vs pedestrian
Location: 4th and Colorado
Santa Monica, CA -At approximately 3:02 p.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025, the Santa Monica Police Department received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a traffic collision involving a pedestrian at the intersection of 4th Street and Colorado Avenue.
Officers and SMPD's UAS arrived within moments and located a male pedestrian in the roadway with significant injuries. The Santa Monica Fire Department responded and transported the individual to a local area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased. The identity of the deceased has not been confirmed.
The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and has been fully cooperative with the investigation. At this time, there are no indications of drug impairment.
This investigation remains active. Anyone who witnessed the collision or has additional information is encouraged to contact the Santa Monica Police Department Watch Commander, available 24/7, at 310-458-8427 or Traffic Enforcement Sergeant Jason Olson at [email protected]. Top of FormBottom of Form
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