A man has been hospitalized after being struck by a driver in Santa Monica, the second person to be hit in two weeks in the same area. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on Jan. 6, 2025.
A man has been hospitalized after being hit by a driver in Santa Monica Sunday night at the same intersection where a woman was fatally struck two weeks ago.
The incident occurred near Wilshire Boulevard near Chelsea Avenue around 8:30 p.m.
Police said the driver did stop and was cooperating with them.
It was unclear what caused the collision, but investigators have ruled out DUI.
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The incident happened at the same intersection where a woman was fatally hit two weeks ago.
The victim was identified as Judy Mershon, a Vietnam War Veteran and Santa Monica resident.
Police tracked down that driver and arrested him five days after the collision.
