Fatal Traffic Collision. 
At approximately 6:12 PM on January 4, 2025, the Santa Maria Police Department responded to a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision at the intersection of Russell and Main St. Upon arrival, officers located a 68-year-old female pedestrian in the eastbound lanes of Main St. Medical personnel immediately rendered aid and transported the individual to Marian Medical Center for further treatment.
The Santa Maria Police Department was informed a short time later that the pedestrian had succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased. The driver involved remained at the scene and cooperated fully with officers. 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 Jensen at (805) 928-3781, extension 1233.
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
S Russell Ave
Santa Maria, CA 93458