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The Santa Monica Police Department is asking
for the public's help in gathering
information regarding a hit-and-run traffic
collision which left a 60-year-old homeless
man dead.
On Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at approximately
12:08 a.m., a 60 year old homeless
pedestrian was struck by a vehicle while
jaywalking across Lincoln Boulevard, just
north of Ocean Park Boulevard. After the
impact, the suspect vehicle fled the scene
without stopping or rendering aid to the
pedestrian. Paramedics from the Santa Monica
Fire Department transported the victim to a
local hospital where he was listed in
critical condition and placed on life
support.
On Thursday, May 29, 2008, the victim
finally succumbed to his injuries and died
at the hospital. He victim has been
identified as John Cameron Wallen.
Suspect Vehicle Description: Late
model Toyota Corolla or Nissan Sentra, dark
blue or black in color. Due to the
collision, the vehicle should have damage to
its front end and possibly its windshield.
The suspect vehicle was seen exiting the
Albertsons Parking lot at 2627 Lincoln Blvd.
just prior to the collision.
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This is an ongoing investigation and anyone
with additional information is encouraged to
call Investigator Chris Dawson at (310)
458-8954 or the Watch Commander at (310)
458-8427 (24 hours). Anyone wishing to
remain anonymous may call the WeTip hotline
at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).
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