Traffic Accident on South Hoover Street Left One Pedestrian Dead

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 3, 2022) – Late Tuesday night, one person died in a pedestrian crash on Santa Monica Freeway

The crash happened on November 1st, at around 11:46 p.m., when officers arrived at the scene and found a pedestrian lying on the westbound lanes.

Medics pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene due to the extent of his injuries. The involved driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with California Highway Patrol investigators.

Following the collision, the lanes on the freeway were blocked for about three hours to conduct additional investigation and cleanup duties. Officials ask that any witnesses to the pedestrian crash on Santa Monica Freeway to contact them as soon as possible.

Our warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of the victim. May the memories of your loved one give you strength in the days ahead.

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