Man, 66, Fatally Struck While Crossing Street
SANTA MONICA (CNS) — A Santa Monica resident fatally struck by a car while crossing Wilshire Boulevard in Santa Monica was identified Saturday.
Herceg Vlado, 66, was walking south across Wilshire in a crosswalk near 10th Street when he was struck by a westbound vehicle at about 9 p.m. Thursday, Santa Monica police Sgt. Jay Trisler said.
The 19-year-old driver of the car was not immediately cited in the accident.
Police were urging any witnesses to give call (310) 458-8954 or the department's 24-hour line at (310) 458-8495.
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