Victims of deadly Santa Monica hit-and-run crash identified as search for suspect continues
The two victims of a deadly hit-and-run crash in Santa Monica over the weekend were identified on Monday as police continue searching for the suspect.
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The two victims of a deadly hit-and-run crash in Santa Monica over the weekend were identified on Monday as police continue searching for the suspect.
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