Call for Community Assistance – Beach Fatality
October 25, 2024 7:16 AM
The Santa Monica Police Department continues its investigation into the tragic incident that occurred on Thursday, October 17th at approximately 11:00pm, where a driver was arrested for driving under the influence after fatally running over a victim on the sand near the 1400 block of the Beach.
We are specifically asking for help from anyone who assisted at the scene. We encourage these Good Samaritans to speak with department investigators, as they may have valuable information that could aid in determining the totality of circumstances that lead to this incident. Your information, no matter how minor it may seem, could be crucial to our efforts.
Anyone with at the scene or with information about this incident is asked to contact Investigator Evan Raleigh (evan.raleigh@santamonica.gov; 310-458-8954) or Sergeant Krueger (nick.krueger@santamonica.gov).
General Information:
- Date of Incident: Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 11:30PM
- Type of Incident: DUI, Vehicular Manslaughter
- Location: 1400 Block of the Beach
- Suspect: 21-year-old male, arrested at the scene – Yuyang Sun
- Victim: Female
Media Contact
Erika Aklufi
Lieutenant
Erika.Aklufi@santamonica.gov