Tag: Colorado Avenue

SANTA MONICA—On April 12, the city of Santa Monica posted on its Facebook page that the existing Colorado Avenue vehicle ramp is now closed to vehicular traffic for the duration of the project.

Crews have opened a temporary vehicle access ramp on the southwest side of the Pier for emergency and delivery vehicles.

Pedestrians access will remain open until the anticipated completion of the temporary pedestrian bridge in early summer.

Pier businesses are open and ready to welcome residents and visitors. For more details visit: www.santamonica.gov – Pier Bridge Improvements.

 

By Danny Jones

SANTA MONICA—The Santa Monica Police Department are currently investigating a fatal traffic collision that transpired on Friday, August 15.

The incident was reported at approximately 3:02 p.m. after the PD received multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a traffic collision involving a pedestrian at the intersection of 4th Street and Colorado Avenue.

Officers and SMPD’s UAS arrived within moments and located a male pedestrian in the roadway with significant injuries. The Santa Monica Fire Department responded and transported the individual to a local area hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The identity of the deceased has not been confirmed.

The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and has been fully cooperative with the investigation. At this time, there are no indications of drug impairment.

This investigation remains active. Anyone who saw the collision or has additional details is asked to contact the Santa Monica Police Department Watch Commander, available 24/7, at 310-458-8427 or Traffic Enforcement Sergeant Jason Olson at Jason.Olson@santamonica.gov.

By Danny Jones