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Santa Monica Hit-and-Run Kills 2, Injures 2 After Wrong-Way Crash as Driver Flees

Police describe wrong-way driving onto the sidewalk before the impact.

Overview

  • Authorities say the vehicle traveled west in the eastbound lanes and at times drove onto the sidewalk before striking four pedestrians.
  • The collision occurred around 9:15 p.m. Friday on Wilshire Boulevard between 14th Street and Euclid Avenue.
  • Two victims died at the scene, while two others were injured, including one reported as possibly critical.
  • The driver fled on foot, leaving an orange Dodge Charger on the sidewalk after it hit a tree, and has not been located.
  • Santa Monica police are investigating the case as a felony hit-and-run, with portions of Wilshire closed during the early-morning response.