![[10-24-2025] Two Killed, Two Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica](https://ak1.to//PHapa.webp)
Two people were killed and two others were injured after a driver struck pedestrians on the sidewalk along Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica on Friday night, October 24, 2025.
According to the Santa Monica Police Department, officers responded around 9:15 p.m. to the 1300 block of Wilshire Boulevard, where they found four victims on the south sidewalk.
Paramedics pronounced two victims dead at the scene, while two others were transported to a hospital with injuries that were expected to be non-life-threatening.
One of the victims was identified by the Medical Examiner’s Office as 61-year-old Brad L., CEO of a Santa Monica event planning firm. The second victim, a woman in her 60s, has not yet been publicly identified.
Lt. Lewis Gilmour said preliminary information indicated the involved vehicle was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes of Wilshire Boulevard when it veered onto the sidewalk and struck the pedestrians. The vehicle remained at the scene, but the driver fled on foot before officers arrived.
The suspect was described as a man about six feet tall, last seen wearing a red hat, black sweater, and black shoes. Interim Santa Monica Police Chief Darrick Jacob said investigators are working to locate the suspect and expressed condolences to the victims’ families.
Authorities continue to investigate the crash.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
