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Some Westlake County Police Officers take some time in the morning to get some breakfast at a local restaurant. Westlake County Officers enjoy supporting local businesses.

A Westlake Supervisor shows one of Westlake's newest officers one of the best places to wind down after a long shift, and they both stand watching the sun set over the horizon.

Unfortunately, shortly after this image was captured, both officers were called to an emergency call, and their relaxation time was cut short.

Another fatality in Silverlake this evening, after a pedestrian stepped onto a major highway and was struck by a car. This is the second fatal vehicle versus pedestrian collision this year, and also the fifth fatal event in Silverlake in 2015.

Westlake PD has been called in to perform an investigation around the incident.

"We're not entirely sure the intentions of the individual who stepped into the highway. Whether it was a suicide attempt or a simple accident, it's completely unclear. We also haven't determined if alcohol is a factor in either parties, but we have concluded that speed is not a factor in this collision." said Collision Reconstruction Patrolman Jon Kastro in a statement.

Police are not releasing the name of the deceased until family has been notified.

Some Westlake County Police Officers take some time in the morning to get some breakfast at a local restaurant. Westlake County Officers enjoy supporting local businesses.

Another fatality in Silverlake this evening, after a pedestrian stepped onto a major highway and was struck by a car. This is the second fatal vehicle versus pedestrian collision this year, and also the fifth fatal event in Silverlake in 2015.

Westlake PD has been called in to perform an investigation around the incident.

"We're not entirely sure the intentions of the individual who stepped into the highway. Whether it was a suicide attempt or a simple accident, it's completely unclear. We also haven't determined if alcohol is a factor in either parties, but we have concluded that speed is not a factor in this collision." said Collision Reconstruction Patrolman Jon Kastro in a statement.

Police are not releasing the name of the deceased until family has been notified.

A Westlake Supervisor shows one of Westlake's newest officers one of the best places to wind down after a long shift, and they both stand watching the sun set over the horizon.

Unfortunately, shortly after this image was captured, both officers were called to an emergency call, and their relaxation time was cut short.

Another fatality in Silverlake this evening, after a pedestrian stepped onto a major highway and was struck by a car. This is the second fatal vehicle versus pedestrian collision this year, and also the fifth fatal event in Silverlake in 2015.

Westlake PD has been called in to perform an investigation around the incident.

"We're not entirely sure the intentions of the individual who stepped into the highway. Whether it was a suicide attempt or a simple accident, it's completely unclear. We also haven't determined if alcohol is a factor in either parties, but we have concluded that speed is not a factor in this collision." said Collision Reconstruction Patrolman Jon Kastro in a statement.

Police are not releasing the name of the deceased until family has been notified.

Another fatality in Silverlake this evening, after a pedestrian stepped onto a major highway and was struck by a car. This is the second fatal vehicle versus pedestrian collision this year, and also the fifth fatal event in Silverlake in 2015.

Westlake PD has been called in to perform an investigation around the incident.

"We're not entirely sure the intentions of the individual who stepped into the highway. Whether it was a suicide attempt or a simple accident, it's completely unclear. We also haven't determined if alcohol is a factor in either parties, but we have concluded that speed is not a factor in this collision." said Collision Reconstruction Patrolman Jon Kastro in a statement.

Police are not releasing the name of the deceased until family has been notified.

Another fatality in Silverlake this evening, after a pedestrian stepped onto a major highway and was struck by a car. This is the second fatal vehicle versus pedestrian collision this year, and also the fifth fatal event in Silverlake in 2015.

Westlake PD has been called in to perform an investigation around the incident.

"We're not entirely sure the intentions of the individual who stepped into the highway. Whether it was a suicide attempt or a simple accident, it's completely unclear. We also haven't determined if alcohol is a factor in either parties, but we have concluded that speed is not a factor in this collision." said Collision Reconstruction Patrolman Jon Kastro in a statement.

Police are not releasing the name of the deceased until family has been notified.

Another fatality in Silverlake this evening, after a pedestrian stepped onto a major highway and was struck by a car. This is the second fatal vehicle versus pedestrian collision this year, and also the fifth fatal event in Silverlake in 2015.

Westlake PD has been called in to perform an investigation around the incident.

"We're not entirely sure the intentions of the individual who stepped into the highway. Whether it was a suicide attempt or a simple accident, it's completely unclear. We also haven't determined if alcohol is a factor in either parties, but we have concluded that speed is not a factor in this collision." said Collision Reconstruction Patrolman Jon Kastro in a statement.

Police are not releasing the name of the deceased until family has been notified.

As part of the Public Education program launched in partnership between Silverlake Police and Westlake Police, Westlake Police have posed all four of their unmarked/slicktop vehicles and provided the photos to Silverlake Police.

With the program, it hopes to prevent confusion between the two agencies as Silverlake Police can be called to operate in Westlake, and Westlake Police can be called to assist in Silverlake.

Pictured here, are two of the four police cruisers that are utilized most when operating in Silverlake. On the far left is a traffic unit, painted grey, with "stealth" stripes. They are hardly visible unless illuminated by a light source.

On the right of the other vehicle is an Investigations Unit, painted white with stealth stripes.

Each vehicle is clearly marked with Westlake Police logos and their respective unit (Supervisor, Investigations or Traffic).

As part of the Public Education program launched in partnership between Silverlake Police and Westlake Police, Westlake Police have posed all four of their unmarked/slicktop vehicles and provided the photos to Silverlake Police.

With the program, it hopes to prevent confusion between the two agencies as Silverlake Police can be called to operate in Westlake, and Westlake Police can be called to assist in Silverlake.

Pictured here, are two of the four police cruisers that are utilized most when operating in Silverlake. On the far left is a traffic unit, painted grey, with "stealth" stripes. They are hardly visible unless illuminated by a light source.

On the right of the other vehicle is an Investigations Unit, painted white with stealth stripes.

Each vehicle is clearly marked with Westlake Police logos and their respective unit (Supervisor, Investigations or Traffic).

A Westlake County Police Unit responds Code 3 through the Westlake/Silverlake border into Silverlake to perform an investigation at a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in Silverlake on Valentines Day.

A Westlake County Police Unit responds Code 3 through the Westlake/Silverlake border into Silverlake to perform an investigation at a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in Silverlake on Valentines Day.

A Westlake County Police Vehicle is pictured here by the Silverlake Police Headquarters. Westlake County Police provides the Silverlake Police Service with any assistance in regards to major incidents involving a fatality. These range from vehicle collisions to officer involved shootings. As per policy Westlake County investigates all these incidents to prevent a biased investigation.

The Westlake County Police are often spotted in Silverlake, but due to jurisdictional reasons, Westlake County Police have no policing authority in Silverlake.

A Westlake County Police Vehicle is pictured here by the Silverlake Police Headquarters. Westlake County Police provides the Silverlake Police Service with any assistance in regards to major incidents involving a fatality. These range from vehicle collisions to officer involved shootings. As per policy Westlake County investigates all these incidents to prevent a biased investigation.

The Westlake County Police are often spotted in Silverlake, but due to jurisdictional reasons, Westlake County Police have no policing authority in Silverlake.

A Westlake County Police Vehicle is pictured here by the Silverlake Police Headquarters. Westlake County Police provides the Silverlake Police Service with any assistance in regards to major incidents involving a fatality. These range from vehicle collisions to officer involved shootings. As per policy Westlake County investigates all these incidents to prevent a biased investigation.

The Westlake County Police are often spotted in Silverlake, but due to jurisdictional reasons, Westlake County Police have no policing authority in Silverlake.

A Westlake County Police Vehicle is pictured here by the Silverlake Police Headquarters. Westlake County Police provides the Silverlake Police Service with any assistance in regards to major incidents involving a fatality. These range from vehicle collisions to officer involved shootings. As per policy Westlake County investigates all these incidents to prevent a biased investigation.

The Westlake County Police are often spotted in Silverlake, but due to jurisdictional reasons, Westlake County Police have no policing authority in Silverlake.

A Westlake County Police Vehicle is pictured here by the Silverlake Police Headquarters. Westlake County Police provides the Silverlake Police Service with any assistance in regards to major incidents involving a fatality. These range from vehicle collisions to officer involved shootings. As per policy Westlake County investigates all these incidents to prevent a biased investigation.

The Westlake County Police are often spotted in Silverlake, but due to jurisdictional reasons, Westlake County Police have no policing authority in Silverlake.

Silverlake is struck by tragedy for the third time this year, with the third fatality of 2015.

A vehicle travelling Southbound on 42nd Avenue crossing Landmark Street struck a pedestrian who was crossing the street. Silverlake Police, Fire, EMS and Peace Officers all attended the scene and at least one individual is in police custody following the incident.

The patient involved in the collision was pronounced dead on the scene despite best efforts of the first responders. The section of the road remains closed while police investigate the incident. As per policy with fatal incidents, Silverlake Police has called in the independent Westlake County Collision Reconstruction Team to further investigate.

Alcohol and speed are believed to be a factor in the incident, but roads were slippery due to the heavy rain the city has been receiving over the past few days.

Police are not releasing any further information at this time.

A Westlake County Police Vehicle is pictured here by the Silverlake Police Headquarters. Westlake County Police provides the Silverlake Police Service with any assistance in regards to major incidents involving a fatality. These range from vehicle collisions to officer involved shootings. As per policy Westlake County investigates all these incidents to prevent a biased investigation.

The Westlake County Police are often spotted in Silverlake, but due to jurisdictional reasons, Westlake County Police have no policing authority in Silverlake.

An Officer of the Silverlake Police Department dips his hat in remorse while standing at his traffic control post at a fatal Motor Vehicle Collision that occurred just behind him.

A Silverlake Police vehicle was involved in a T-Bone collision, after a vehicle ran a red light, and slammed into the drivers side of the police vehicle at a high rate of speed. The driver of the other vehicle fled the scene on foot, and a search is now underway for the driver of that vehicle.

Unfortunately despite the best efforts of the Fire and EMS personnel on scene, the officer in the police vehicle involved, who has yet to be named, passed away on the scene.

This incident is just one of two tragic incidents that happened in Silverlake today, as just earlier this morning, a suspect was shot and killed by police during a pursuit. Police do not believe these two incidents are connected, and do believe speed and alcohol were a factor in the collision.

Silverlake is struck by tragedy for the third time this year, with the third fatality of 2015.

A vehicle travelling Southbound on 42nd Avenue crossing Landmark Street struck a pedestrian who was crossing the street. Silverlake Police, Fire, EMS and Peace Officers all attended the scene and at least one individual is in police custody following the incident.

The patient involved in the collision was pronounced dead on the scene despite best efforts of the first responders. The section of the road remains closed while police investigate the incident. As per policy with fatal incidents, Silverlake Police has called in the independent Westlake County Collision Reconstruction Team to further investigate.

Alcohol and speed are believed to be a factor in the incident, but roads were slippery due to the heavy rain the city has been receiving over the past few days.

Police are not releasing any further information at this time.

A Silverlake Police Patrol Unit responding Code 3 to a cardiac event in progress in Silverlake West District. Image was sent in to us by a resident of Silverlake.

Silverlake is struck by tragedy for the third time this year, with the third fatality of 2015.

A vehicle travelling Southbound on 42nd Avenue crossing Landmark Street struck a pedestrian who was crossing the street. Silverlake Police, Fire, EMS and Peace Officers all attended the scene and at least one individual is in police custody following the incident.

The patient involved in the collision was pronounced dead on the scene despite best efforts of the first responders. The section of the road remains closed while police investigate the incident. As per policy with fatal incidents, Silverlake Police has called in the independent Westlake County Collision Reconstruction Team to further investigate.

Alcohol and speed are believed to be a factor in the incident, but roads were slippery due to the heavy rain the city has been receiving over the past few days.

Police are not releasing any further information at this time.