Charges Filed In Metro Train Crash That Injured 3 In Santa Monica

SANTA MONICA, CA – Santa Monica Police Department Traffic Investigators filed charges Monday on a suspect involved in a traffic collision involving a car and a Metro Expo Line train. The suspect is identified as Anthony Manuel Beltran Sr., a 54-year old male from Waterford, Connecticut, according to SMPD.

On April 18 at about 12:23 a.m., officers responded to a radio call for service regarding a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a Metro Expo Line Train at Lincoln Blvd and Colorado Avenue in Santa Monica. The car's three passengers suffered significant injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment; one of the passengers remains hospitalized in critical condition, the press release said.

A preliminary investigation by SMPD’s Major Accident Response Team revealed the train was traveling west approaching Lincoln Blvd as a vehicle travelling north on Lincoln Blvd ran a red light causing the collision. Investigators determined that Beltran was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol, which was a contributing factor to the crash. Beltran was placed under arrest and booked after he was treated at the hospital, according to SMPD.

He was charged with Driving Under the Influence-Injury Involved; Child Endangerment-Serious Injury; and Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor. Beltran remains in custody with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office on a $410,000 bail pending future court proceedings.

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The investigation remains on-going. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Investigators Pace or Olson at (310) 458-8954; or the Santa Monica Police Department at (310)

458-8491.

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