Los Angeles, CA - Woman Killed in Pedestrian Accident on S Vista Del Mar

Los Angeles, CA (March 17, 2025) – A female pedestrian was struck and killed on March 16 in Playa Del Rey after a two-car collision caused one motorist to veer off the road and down onto the beach, fire officials confirmed.

The incident, according to a news release from the Los Angeles Fire Department, occurred just after 7:00 p.m. at 8255 South Vista Del Mar. Details are limited, and it’s unclear exactly how the crash occurred, but fire officials say the approximately 70-year-old driver who struck the woman and plummeted to the beach in his car sustained minor injuries.

Additional details about the incident were not immediately available. In the meantime, witnesses were requested to come forward if they had any further information on the accident, and the inquiry is currently underway.

We extend our deepest condolences to the deceased woman's loved ones. Our thoughts and best wishes for a full recovery are with the injured victim and their family members at this time.

Pedestrian Accidents in California

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