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Suspected Santa Ana street racer arrested after a fatal pedestrian accident

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Editor Posted in Accidents, Crime, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

On Sunday, July 5, 2020 at 10:07 PM, the Santa Ana Police Department received several calls of a male down in the roadway at the intersection of S. Bristol St. and W. Myrtle St. Officers responded to the area and found an adult male down in the roadway suffering major injuries. Orange County Fire Authority personnel responded and began to treat the male before pronouncing him deceased at the scene.

The preliminary investigation has revealed the male pedestrian was crossing S. Bristol St at W. Myrtle St. when he was struck by a vehicle that was traveling south. The driver of the vehicle was contacted at the scene. A witness stated the vehicle that remained at the scene was involved in a street race with a second vehicle, prior to striking the pedestrian. At this time, it is unknown if a street race occurred but speed did play a factor in the collision.

The driver, identified as Bryan Lemus, was arrested at the scene for felony vehicular manslaughter. He was booked at the Santa Ana Jail.

The Santa Ana Police Department’s Collision Investigations Unit (CIU) is handling the investigation. Anyone possibly having information about this collision is asked to contact Cpl. W. Hadley at ‪(714) 245-8216‬ or the Santa Ana Police Department’s Traffic Division at ‪(714) 245-8200‬.

Lane reduction on southbound Grand Avenue

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Editor Posted in Accidents, Civic Affairs, Public Works, Santa Ana, Traffic Leave a comment

Southbound Grand Avenue from Edinger Avenue to Warner Avenue has been reduced to one lane in order to accommodate emergency work being performed by Southern California Edison due to a traffic accident. In addition, there will be intermittent closures on southbound Grand Avenue between Edinger Avenue to Warner Avenue to complete the work.

Please use alternate routes or plan for possible delays since this lane reduction and intermittent closures will impact traffic flow. Southern California Edison will be working through the weekend and anticipates completing the work on Monday, June 22, 2020. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for understanding.

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La Avenida Grand hacia el sur desde la Avenida Edinger hasta la Avenida Warner se ha reducido a un carril con el fin de acomodar el trabajo de emergencia que está realizando Southern California Edison debido a un accidente de tráfico. Además, habrá cierres intermitentes en la Avenida Grand hacia el sur entre la Avenida Edinger a la Avenida Warner para completar el trabajo.

Utilice rutas alternativas o planifique posibles retrasos, ya que esta reducción de carril y cierres intermitentes afectarán el flujo de tráfico. Southern California Edison trabajará durante el fin de semana y anticipa completar el trabajo el lunes 22 de junio de 2020. Nos disculpamos de antemano por cualquier inconveniente y le agradecemos por comprensión.

A man was struck by several vehicles near Flower Street Park

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Editor Posted in Accidents, Crime, Public Safety, Santa Ana Leave a comment

A man was walking on the westbound side of First Street at Flower Street, just before 1:30 a.m., on Monday, June 15, when he was struck by several vehicles, according to the SAPD.

The victim suffered serious injuries and was taken to a local a hospital, according to the O.C. Register.

The drivers of the vehicles that struck the victim apparently did not stop to render aid or to call the police.

The incident happened right by Flower Street Park, south of Angels Community Park, about a half mile away from the SAPD headquarters.

The SAPD shut down the westbound side of First Street between Flower and Main streets for the crash investigation. They were also planning on checking surveillance video to try to identify the vehicles that struck the man.

The name of the victim was not released to the media.

A possibly drunk driver died early today in a car crash in Santa Ana

Posted on May 23, 2020 by Editor Posted in Accidents, Alcohol, Santa Ana, SAPD 1 Comment

On Saturday, May 23rd, 2020 at 2:45 AM, our officers responded to McFadden Avenue and Ross Street regarding a single vehicle traffic collision. Orange County Fire Authority personnel responded and provided medical attention to the male driver before pronouncing him deceased at the scene.

The preliminary investigation has revealed the vehicle was traveling south on Ross Street approaching McFadden Avenue. The vehicle failed to stop at the intersection and collided into a wall on Ross Street, south of McFadden Avenue. The driver of the vehicle was the sole occupant. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the collision.

The Santa Ana Police Department’s Collision Investigations Unit (CIU) is handling the investigation. Anyone possibly having information about this collision is asked to contact Investigator N. Quinones at (714) 245-8284, or the Santa Ana Police Department’s Traffic Division at (714) 245-8200.

A serious car accident occurred near Saddleback High School early this morning

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Editor Posted in Accidents, OCFA, Santa Ana 2 Comments

OCFA units responded to a traffic collision on Segerstrom near Flower in Santa Ana shortly after midnight, near Saddleback High School.

Firefighters used auto extrication tools to free the passengers, according to the OCFA.

Firefighter paramedics tended to 4 people. One was transported to the hospital w/moderate injuries.

A bus and an SUV crashed this morning south of Madison Park

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Editor Posted in OCTA, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

SAPD police officers are currently working an OCTA bus vs SUV collision in the area of St Andrew Pl & Standard Ave., south of Madison Park, according to the SAPD’s Twitter page.

The accident happened at about 8 a.m. this morning.

Four bus passengers and the SUV driver have been transported to a nearby hospital, none w/ life threatening injuries.

Please stay away from this area until cleared.

A bicyclist was badly injured by a hit and run driver in Santa Ana on Sunday morning

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Editor Posted in Santa Ana Leave a comment

On Sunday, October 13th, 2019 at approximately 5:20 am., the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) received several calls of a vehicle vs. bicycle traffic collision at the intersection of Main Street and Warner Avenue. Officers responded to the area and found a male down in the roadway in the middle of the intersection with visible head trauma. Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) personnel responded and began to treat the male before he was transported by CARE Ambulance to the OC Global Medical Center. The male is currently in extremely grave condition.

The preliminary investigation has revealed the male bicyclist was headed north on Main through the intersection when he was struck by a vehicle headed west on Warner. The vehicle involved in this collision fled from the scene prior to the officers’ arrival. It remains outstanding and it , along with the driver, remain unidentified. Alcohol is believed to have played a role in this collision. The collision remains under investigation.

The Santa Ana Police Department’s Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) is handling the investigation. Anyone possibly having information about this collision is asked to contact Corporal Brett Nelson at (714) 245-8208.

A second fatal car accident occurred in Santa Ana on Saturday

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Editor Posted in Accidents, Garden Grove, OCFA, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

On Saturday, October 12th, 2019 at approximately 10:50 AM, the Santa Ana and Garden Grove Police Departments received several calls of a major traffic collision in the intersection of Newhope Street and Westminster Blvd. involving two vehicles.

Initial calling parties said one of the vehicle’s involved was on fire with people trapped in the vehicle. Officers from both departments responded to the area with lights and sirens (code-3) and found the two vehicles involved in the collision.

They quickly determined the vehicles were not on fire. The first vehicle located was a 2013 purple Hyundai Sonata. The vehicle came to rest on southwest corner against a large light pole with major damage on the passenger side of the vehicle.

There were four occupants in the vehicle at the time of the collision. The adult male driver suffered bruising to his face and jaw and OCFA medics transported him to OC Global to be treated. Two adult females seated back seat of the vehicle suffered major internal injuries and OCFA medics transported them to nearby hospitals. One of the female passengers is currently in critical condition. A male adult passenger seated in the right front seat of the vehicle suffered major upper body injuries and OCFA Medics pronounced him deceased at the scene of the collision.

The second vehicle involved was a 2014 black Toyota Corolla. The vehicle was stopped on Newhope Street facing north in the southbound lanes with moderate damage to the left front side of the vehicle. The adult male driver reported no injuries and remained at the scene.

The preliminary investigation based on statements and video surveillance, shows the driver of the 2014 Toyota Corolla stopped on Newhope Street in the left turn lane facing north waiting for traffic to clear. Traffic appeared to be flowing north and south in both directions at normal speeds. The driver of the 2013 Hyundai was travelling south on Newhope Street in the number one lane when he was struck in the left rear portion of the vehicle by the Toyota Camry as he was making a left turn. He lost control of the vehicle and collided into the large streetlight located at the southwest corner. Neither alcohol and drugs appear to be a factor in this collision.

A fatal traffic collision occurred this morning in northwest Santa Ana

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Editor Posted in Accidents, Garden Grove, OCFA, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

On Saturday, October 12th, 2019 at approximately 9:58 AM, the Santa Ana and Garden Grove Police Departments received several calls of a major traffic collision on North Susan Street and Westminster Blvd. involving two vehicles.

Officers from both departments responded to the area and found two vehicles located on the southeast corner of the intersection with major damage. Officers located an elderly male driver sitting in the driver seat of a 2004 silver Honda Civic non-responsive. He appeared to be the only occupant in the vehicle still trapped.

Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) personnel responded and used the “jaws of life” to extract him. According to OCFA Medics, the driver suffered major injuries to his upper body and OCFA transported him to UCI for treatment. The elderly male driver was pronounced deceased at the Hospital.

Officers located a second driver involved in this collision. The female adult driver and her two small children were standing on the sidewalk near her 2006 burgundy Jeep Grand Cherokee. The children were in the vehicle during the time of the crash. All three of them suffered minor injuries to their heads and arms. Medical personnel transported them to the Garden Grove Hospital to be treated.

The preliminary investigation based on statements and video surveillance, shows the driver of the 2004 silver Honda Civic stopped on Susan Street facing north at Westminster Blvd. The driver entered the intersection at a slow speed to make a left turn onto Westminster Blvd. Video surveillance shows the vehicle completely stopping in the #2 lane just prior to impact.

The driver of the 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee was travelling in the number two lane on Westminster Blvd at safe speeds attempted to avoid the collision by veering to the right. Her vehicle collided into the driver side of the 2004 Honda Civic. Both vehicles came to rest on the southeast corner of the intersection. Neither alcohol or drugs appear to be a factor in this collision.

A woman’s legs has to be amputated after a DUI crash in Garden Grove

Posted on June 20, 2019 by Editor Posted in Accidents, Alcohol, Crime, Garden Grove, Public Safety Leave a comment

Andres Ramon Salas, 35, of Garden Grove, was arrested after crashing his vehicle into a 66-year-old Garden Grove woman, whose legs later had to be amputated as a result, and then trying to flee from the scene, according to the O.C. Register.

The Garden Grove police found the victim pinned against her car when they responded to the 8000 block of Larson Avenue shortly after 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday night.

The woman was pinned behind her car when the suspect plowed his car into hers as she was standing behind her vehicle, in her neighborhood.

The suspect then tried to speed off but he proceeded to crash into another vehicle about 700 feet away.

The suspect was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the Garden Grove Police.

The woman ended up at UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange, where her legs were amputated. She remains in critical condition.

A bicyclist died after being struck by a vehicle that jumped the curb in Santa Ana last night

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Editor Posted in Accidents, Santa Ana, SAPD 1 Comment

On Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 at approximately 10:14 PM . the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) Dispatch received several calls reporting a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian or bicyclist near the intersection of Fairview and Harvard Streets, according to the SAPD.

As the first officers arrived on-scene, they found a male laying on the west sidewalk near a bicycle with major trauma. Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) personnel responded and briefly treated the male before CARE Ambulance transported him to OC Global Medical Center for treatment. The male was later pronounced deceased at the hospital. In addition to the injured male at the scene, officers were contacted by a male who identified himself as the driver of the vehicle that was involved in this collision.

The preliminary investigation of this collision has revealed the involved vehicle was headed south on Fairview Street while the pedestrian or bicyclist was headed north on the west sidewalk. While traveling south on Fairview, the vehicle jumped the west curbline for some unknown reason and struck the male who was either riding the bicycle or walking adjacent to it. After colliding with the pedestrian, the involved vehicle continued for a short distance south on Fairview before turning into a parking lot. The driver then called police and ran back to where the injured male was lying on the sidewalk.

The cause of this collision remains under investigation. Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor in this collision. The identity and cause of death for the decedent will be determined by the Orange County Coroner’s Office.

The Santa Ana Police Department’s Collision Investigations Unit (CIU) responded to the collision scene and handled the investigation. Anyone having possible information about this collision is asked to contact the Santa Ana Police Department’s Traffic Division at (714) 245-8200.

A Santa Ana man pleaded guilty to a fatal DUI pedestrian collision

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Editor Posted in Accidents, Alcohol, Crime, OCDA, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

Alberto Solano Diaz of Santa Ana, a 38-year-old convicted drunken driver, pleaded guilty Wednesday, May 15, to an alcohol-fueled hit-and-run collision that killed a homeless woman in April, according to the O.C. Register.

Diaz accepted charges of a felony count of hit-and-run with permanent and serious injury and one misdemeanor count each of vehicular manslaughter without gross negligence and driving under the influence of alcohol. He is set be sentenced on June 7.

An SAPD police officer who was on patrol found 40-year-old Leticia Marquez lying in the road, just past midnight, on April 24, on Standard Ave., north of Edinger Ave., according to the SAPd.

Police investigators determined that Marquez had been in a crosswalk but could not ascertain if she was crossing against a red light when she was struck by a vehicle. She was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.

As it turned out other SAPD officers found unoccupied car that had major front-end damage, a couple blocks away from where Marquez was struck. Diaz, who showed signs of intoxication, was walking away from the car when the police officers detained him.

Diaz previously pleaded guilty, back in 2009, to misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit of .08 and driving without a valid driver’s license. At the time he was placed on three years of informal probation and he was ordered to pay $440 in fines and participate in a first-offender alcohol program for three months.

Diaz has since had his probation revoked and reactivated because he did not pay his fines.

The SAPD is investigating a fatal car accident that happened on Sunday night

Posted on May 6, 2019 by Editor Posted in Accidents, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

On Sunday May 5th, 2019 at approximately 8:33 PM, the Santa Ana Police Department Dispatch received calls reporting a traffic collision between a bicyclist and a vehicle in the area of Standard Avenue and First Street just under the railroad overcrossing.

The calling party reported he was driving his 2014 dark grey Dodge Charger in the number two lane at 25 MPH when he struck the male subject with the front of his vehicle. The adult Hispanic male in his early 60’s was still in the roadway. Santa Ana Police officers and Orange County Fire Authority responded to the location code three (lights and sirens) to assess the situation. Several bystanders began gathering around the male subject to protect him from passing vehicles. The male subject suffered severe internal injuries and was not breathing. As the first officers arrived on-scene, they located the male subject lying in front of the grey Dodge Charger in the number two lane. OCFA Medics started treating the male subject with lifesaving efforts. OCFA Medics transported him to OC Global Trauma Center to be treated. He was later declared deceased at the hospital.

The preliminary investigation of this collision has revealed the male subject was walking or riding his bike eastbound along the north sidewalk and fell into the traffic lanes. The driver of the dark grey Dodge Charger struck the pedestrian and remained at the scene. Speed and alcohol do not seem to be a factor in this collision. The identity of the decedent will be determined by the Orange County Coroner’s Office.

The Santa Ana Police Department’s Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) responded to the collision and handled the investigation. Anyone having possible information about this collision is asked to contact the Santa Ana Police Department’s Traffic Division at (714) 245-8200.

Two people died when their car slammed into a tree in Santa Ana tonight

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Editor Posted in Accidents, OCFA, Santa Ana, SAPD Leave a comment

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A car crashed into a tree at Bear St. and Alton Ave. this evening at about 9:18 p.m., killing two people, according to the O.C. Register.

OCFA firefighters responded to the scene. Only one car was involved.

The two occupants of the vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene. Their names, ages and genders were not made available.

The cause of the crash is being investigated by the SAPD..

A motorcyclist was killed in a traffic accident in Costa Mesa on Tuesday

Posted on March 20, 2019 by Editor Posted in Accidents, Costa Mesa Leave a comment

Traffic collision results in fatality of motorcyclist at the scene in Costa Mesa

COSTA MESA, Calif. – A traffic collision that occurred tonight, March 19, 2019, resulted in the death of a motorcyclist at the scene. The name of the deceased is being withheld until next of kin is notified.

At approximately 8:50 p.m., Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) officers and Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue responded to a traffic collision involving a 23-year-old male motorcyclist and a driver in a silver Nissan sedan on Fairview Road and Adams Avenue. The motorcyclist and the driver collided as the sedan was traveling westbound on El Camino Drive, which turns into Adams Avenue, and the motorcyclist was traveling northbound on Fairview Road.

The motorcyclist was subsequently pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the vehicle involved was uninjured and remained at the scene and cooperated with CMPD.

The CMPD Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) responded to the scene and began their investigation.

At this time we have no further information about the incident.

CMPD is asking anyone with additional information about the fatal traffic collision to contact Traffic Investigator Darren Wood at (714) 754-5264.