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# Driver hits pedestrian, arrested for drunk driving
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/driver-hits-pedestrian-arrested-for-drunk-driving/
- Published: 2002-12-21T16:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T01:10:23.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Crime, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Daily Press staff*

Santa Monica police responded to the 1600 block of Fourth Street around 1:20 a.m. regarding a traffic accident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian Friday.

A preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian, a male African American, was crossing eastbound in a crosswalk that was posted “No Pedestrian Crossing.” A vehicle, traveling southbound on Fourth Street, struck the pedestrian in the crosswalk. The pedestrian was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. He was listed in critical condition.

The driver of the vehicle was arrested at the scene for investigation of felony driving under the influence of an alcoholic beverage. He is identified as William Edgar Walk, IV, a male Caucasian, 22, a resident of Hermosa Beach. He was booked at the Santa Monica Jail and his bail has been set at $50,000.

The investigation is on going to determine the exact cause of the accident. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8993.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 21, 2002.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/122102.pdf?ref=smdp.com)