Man Killed Crossing Street

By Lookout Staff

December 18, 2009 -- An elderly pedestrian who was struck late Tuesday morning at an intersection in the north side of the city died Thursday from his injuries, police officials said.

The 82-year-old Santa Monica man was crossing in an unmarked crosswalk at the intersection of 18th Street and California Avenue when he was struck by a vehicle at 11:50 a.m.

The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital in critical condition. He succumbed to his injuries and died at the hospital Thursday.

The initial investigation revealed that the driver of the vehicle, a resident from

Torrance, was traveling westbound on California Avenue, said Sgt. Jay Trisler, the Police Department spokesman.

"The driver made a left turn and struck the pedestrian," Trisler said.

The driver was interviewed at the scene and released, police said. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information should call Investigator Chris Dawson at 310.458.8954 or Sergeant Larry Horn at 310.458.8950 or the Santa Monica Police Department (24 hours) at 310.458.8495.

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