Posted 12/3/12 – Sierra Madre Police Department Police Blotter Report, Nov. 25 – Dec. 1, 2012
Friday, November 30, 2012
At approximately 7:10 am, police responded to an injury traffic collision investigation regarding a vehicle versus a pedestrian at Baldwin Avenue and Kersting Court. The driver of the vehicle was traveling southbound on Baldwin Avenue and struck a pedestrian who was crossing the street (Baldwin Ave) westbound in the crosswalk at Kersting Court. The pedestrian, an elderly female, sustained severe injuries. She was transported to a local hospital for treatment by Sierra Madre Fire Paramedics. The driver was cited for failing to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk and released.
Friday, December 1, 2012
At approximately 2:12 am, an officer observed a traffic violation in the area of Foothill Boulevard and Baldwin Avenue. After initiating a traffic stop, the officer determined the driver displayed objective symptoms of being intoxicated. The driver (a 24-year-old male) failed the Field Sobriety Tests and was subsequently arrested for DUI.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
At approximately 11:53 am, police responded to a hit-and-run traffic collision investigation involving a vehicle versus a pedestrian in the 100 block of West Bonita Avenue. The pedestrian, a male juvenile, was riding his skateboard in the street westbound on the north shoulder of West Bonita Avenue, when he was struck by a vehicle also traveling westbound on West Bonita Avenue. The vehicle a black 4-door SUV (unknown make or model) continued westbound without stopping then made a left turn onto southbound Hermosa Avenue and out of view. The pedestrian sustained minor injuries, but was transported to a local hospital by Sierra Madre Fire Paramedics for treatment and observation.
Saturday, December 1, 2012
At approximately 2:06 am, an officer observed a motorist commit a traffic violation on Michillinda Avenue south of Orange Grove Avenue. After initiating a traffic stop, the officer determined the driver displayed symptoms of being intoxicated. The driver (a 25-year-old male) failed to complete the Field Sobriety Tests and was subsequently arrested for DUI.