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23-Year-Old Driver Dies In Santa Monica Crash


SANTA MONICA (CBS) — A 23-year-old driver was killed Saturday in an accident on Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica.

The crash, which occurred about 3 a.m., took place in the 2000 block of Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica police Sgt. Jay Trisler said.

Authorities said the victim, who was identified only as a Santa Monica resident, may have racing another vehicle before driving into a palm tree.

Officers eventually located the other vehicle, which had been abandoned, Trisler said.

Santa Monica police asked anyone, who witnessed the crash, to call (310) 458-8495.

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