West Hollywood, CA (October 17, 2025) – A driver was killed and another person injured early Friday in a collision involving a Metro bus on Santa Monica Boulevard, authorities said.
Accident Details: The crash occurred during the early morning hours and involved a passenger vehicle that struck a Metro bus on Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood. First responders pronounced the car’s driver dead at the scene. A second person suffered injuries and received medical treatment. Bus personnel remained on site and cooperated with authorities. The roadway was partially closed for several hours while crews assisted victims and investigators processed the scene.
Investigation: The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the California Highway Patrol are examining impact points, vehicle damage, and roadway evidence to determine how the collision occurred. Investigators are reviewing nearby surveillance video and interviewing bus passengers, operators, and other witnesses to clarify speeds, lane positions, and traffic conditions preceding the crash. Findings will address whether factors such as impairment, distraction, or unsafe turns contributed.
Legal Considerations: Crashes involving transit buses can implicate multiple parties, including private motorists, the transit agency, and third-party contractors. Claims may turn on duty-of-care standards, operator training, and vehicle maintenance. Surviving family members may bring a wrongful death action seeking compensation for funeral costs, loss of support, and non-economic damages, subject to government claim deadlines when public entities are involved.
This was a heartbreaking incident for those involved and the community. My sympathy is with the family of the driver and everyone affected by this crash.
Source: KTLA