The Santa Monica Police Department is actively seeking assistance from the public in tracking down a hit-and-run driver responsible for the death of a Vietnam War veteran this past Sunday. According to the details shared by CBS News Los Angeles, the incident occurred around 6:40 p.m. at the intersection of Chelsea Avenue and Wilshire Boulevard, where the victim, a resident of Santa Monica, was fatally struck by the driver of an eastbound white Toyota Rav4 while crossing the road.
Pedestrian Killed In Hit & Run - Public Assistance Needed
— Santa Monica Police (@SantaMonicaPD) December 24, 2024
On Sunday, December 22, 2024, at approximately 6:40p.m., Police Department officers responded to the scene of a fatal traffic collision at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Chelsea Avenue. The victim was… pic.twitter.com/4xboZetFPI
Witnesses described the Toyota Rav4 speeding off after hitting the pedestrian, as reported by the Santa Monica Police Department. The department has released footage of the vehicle involved, pleading with anyone who may recognize the suspect or vehicle to come forward. The victim, yet to be publicly identified, was pronounced dead at the location of the accident, and was described as a city resident and Vietnam War veteran, as reported by KTLA.
In their pursuit of justice, police have released a photo of the suspect, described by the Santa Monica Police Department's post as driving the white Toyota Rav4. Additionally, surveillance footage showing the suspect's vehicle speeding away has been made public by the department in an effort to encourage tips from those who may have information leading to the driver.
The police department has urged the public to get in touch with Investigator Evan Raleigh at [email protected] or Investigator Lantz Lewis at [email protected], as detailed by Santa Monica Police Department's post. Additionally, the watch commander can be reached at all times at 310-458-8427.
