A pedestrian was killed Friday afternoon after a terrifying collision with a Metro bus near the Santa Monica Pier sent police and firefighters racing to the scene and shut down one of the city’s busiest intersections.
The deadly crash unfolded around 2 p.m. at Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.
Both a Metro bus and a Santa Monica Big Blue Bus were caught up in the investigation, but police confirmed it was the Metro bus that struck and killed the woman, who was believed to be homeless.
A pedestrian was killed Friday afternoon after a terrifying collision with a Metro bus near the Santa Monica Pier sent police and firefighters racing to the scene and shut down one of the city’s busiest intersections. Barbara Davidson for California Post
The deadly crash unfolded around 2 p.m. at Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard, according to the Santa Monica Police Department. FOXLA
Both a Metro bus and a Santa Monica Big Blue Bus were caught up in the investigation, but police confirmed it was the Metro bus that struck and killed the victim, ABC 7 reported. KKF – stock.adobe.com
Police later established a command post as investigators worked to unravel exactly what happened.
The initial inquiry suggested that while the Metro bus was stationary, the woman positioned herself beneath the vehicle. She was subsequently hit and killed when the bus resumed its route, the SMPD said.
Police said the Metro bus operator remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators.
LA Metro released a statement Friday evening.
“A westbound Metro 33 Line Bus, pulling away from the bus stop at Main Street and Ocean Park Boulevard in Santa Monica, made contact with a pedestrian, resulting in a fatality,” LA Metro’s statement began.
Walter Cicchetti – stock.adobe.com“Preliminary reports indicate the pedestrian was not in a crosswalk and positioned themself under the bus as it pulled away,” the statement added.
“Metro extends its deepest sympathies to the person’s family and friends and thanks the Santa Monica Police and Fire Departments for their prompt response. The Santa Monica Police Department is leading the investigation,” LA Metro concluded.
The aftermath brought traffic to a grinding halt.
During the investigation, Main Street was shut down from Ocean Park Boulevard to Hollister Avenue.
This closure also led to traffic delays for motorists traveling westbound on Ocean Park Boulevard heading toward Main Street.
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