Press Release Vehicle vs Pedestrian Traffic Collision. 
December 3, 2024
At approximately 5:36 PM, the Santa Maria Police Department responded to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision at the intersection of Orchard and Broadway. Upon arrival, officers located a pedestrian in the southbound lanes of Broadway. Medical personnel immediately rendered aid and transported the individual to Marian Medical Center for further treatment.
Shortly after, the Santa Maria Police Department was informed that the pedestrian had succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased. The driver involved remained at the scene, cooperated fully with officers, and preliminary findings indicate that neither alcohol nor drugs were contributing factors.
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
The Santa Maria Police Department’s Traffic Bureau is actively investigating the incident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Officer Medrano at (805) 928-3781, extension 1139.
Sergeant Armstrong
Address/Location
Santa Maria Police Department
1111 W Betteravia Rd
Santa Maria, CA 93455
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 805-928-3781