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Alleged Motorcycle Theft Ends in Fatal Crash

By Lookout Staff

June 1 -- A man speeding through Downtown Santa Monica on a stolen motorcycle during the start of morning rush hour was killed when he slammed into a vehicle at an intersection.

The man was headed southbound on Fourth Street at a high rate of speed when he crashed into a car traveling west on Colorado Avenue at around 7:40 a.m., said Lt. Alex Padilla, the Police Department spokesman.

"He was going. . . 60 plus, blowing red lights when he crashed into a vehicle on Colorado," said Padilla.

The motorcyclist died upon impact, while the driver of the vehicle sustained minor injuries and was transported to the hospital, Padilla said.

Police are still investigating the accident and theft.

The crash and subsequent investigation, which took place as many were beginning their workday Downtown, delayed traffic for several hours Thursday.

 

 

 

 

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