Yesterday, at 3:34 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) received reports of a traffic collision at the intersection of Campus Drive and Turtle Rock Drive.
IPD and the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) immediately responded to the area. When first responders arrived, they found a 2022 Chevrolet Equinox SUV that had been involved in a single-vehicle collision.
The OCFA crew quickly assisted the driver and sole occupant and had him transported to the hospital, where he passed away from his injuries.
The preliminary investigation shows the driver was driving southbound on Campus towards Turtle Rock Drive. The vehicle struck the curb at the end of Campus, traveled south, and rolled over onto the roof. Investigators have determined the driver was having a medical emergency before the collision.
The driver’s name is not being released pending notification of next of kin.
IPD’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is investigating this case. Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Traffic Detective Josh Balos at 949-724-7024.
Irvine’s roads are designed in a way that encourages speeding due to factors like wide lanes, minimal traffic calming features, and a focus on efficient traffic flow.