An elderly man died Tuesday morning after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Fair Oaks Avenue and Hope Street in South Pasadena. The collision occurred at about 10:15 a.m., and first responders transported the pedestrian to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators, and officers closed Hope Street for several hours while they processed the crash.
City Officials Detail Fatal Collision Investigation
According to a City of South Pasadena press release, South Pasadena Police and Fire personnel responded at approximately 10:15 a.m., and South Pasadena Fire Department paramedics provided life-saving care before the pedestrian, described in the release as an elderly male, was transported to a local hospital and later died. The release states that the driver was not injured, remained on scene and cooperated with investigators, and that Hope Street between Fair Oaks Avenue and Brent Avenue was closed for several hours and has since reopened.
Local Outlet Amplifies City’s Call For Information
Community outlet ColoradoBoulevard.net published a matching account on March 3 and reiterated the city’s request that anyone with information contact police. The report also directed readers to the South Pasadena Police Department tip line and to Crime Stoppers for anonymous leads.
Fair Oaks Corridor Safety Concerns Linger
The Fair Oaks corridor has drawn repeated safety complaints from neighbors and advocacy groups who say the busy arterial is dangerous for people walking and biking. In March 2025, Pasadena Now reported residents urging planners to pursue a safety-first redesign of portions of Fair Oaks Avenue to reduce crashes and better protect vulnerable road users.
What Happens Next
Per the City of South Pasadena, the Traffic Division is continuing the investigation, and anyone with information is asked to call (626) 403-7270 or submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477). The release did not indicate any arrests or charges at this time, and investigators say they are still working to piece together what happened.
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