Pedestrian-Bus Collision on Main Street Kills 1

Pedestrian Dies After Bus Collision in Santa Monica

Santa Monica, CA (May 17, 2025) — On Friday afternoon, a person lost their life after a bus collision on Main Street in Santa Monica, authorities reported.

The fatal incident happened around 2:40 p.m. near the intersection with Ocean Park Boulevard, according to the Santa Monica Police Department.

Investigators believe the victim was a pedestrian struck by a bus, though officials have not yet released full details about the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Video from the scene showed both a Santa Monica Big Blue Bus and a Metro bus stopped near the intersection while officers investigated the area. Police also established a command post at the scene as part of the ongoing investigation.

Authorities closed northbound Main Street at Hill Street Friday afternoon while crews gathered evidence and worked to determine what led to the deadly collision.

Officials have not yet released the identity of the victim or additional details.

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