SantaMariaPoliceUpdate by the Santa Maria Police Department
April 22, 2023
The man struck and killed by a vehicle near Betteravia & Oakley on Monday evening was identified as 56 year old Walter Rouse. Rouse is a local transient and his family members have been notified.
The SMPD Traffic Bureau is still investigating this collision and ask the public for assistance with locating the suspect’s vehicle:
2005 – 2010 Charcoal Gray Scion TC with a missing driver’s side mirror and front driver’s side bumber damage.
Please call SMPD (805) 928-3781 x2277 with any information.
By the Santa Maria Police Department
April 18, 2023
On Monday, April 17th, 2023 at 8:30 PM a male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near the intersection of Betteravia Rd. and Oakley Ave.
The driver of the vehicle did not stop and was last seen travelling westbound on Betteravia Rd. SMPD responded to investigate.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead on scene. He was identified but his name is being withheld pending proper notification to his next of kin.
The suspect vehicle is described as a dark colored sedan. If you have any information please contact the Santa Maria Police Department Traffic Bureau.
This investigation is ongoing.
