On March 2nd, 2025, at approximately 6:20 P.M., the Garden Grove Police Department responded to an injury traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian on Chapman Avenue near Euclid St.
Officers responded to the collision scene and contacted the driver and located an unresponsive pedestrian.
Personnel from the Orange County Fire Authority responded and assessed the pedestrian’s injuries. The pedestrian was ultimately pronounced deceased at the scene of the collision.
The pedestrian’s identifying information is withheld at this time, pending notifications to next of kin. The involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Alcohol and/or drugs are NOT believed to be a factor in the collision.
The Garden Grove Police Department’s Neighborhood Traffic Unit responded and took over the investigation. The cause of the collision is still under investigation. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident, has any additional information pertaining to the investigation or has video footage of the collision is encouraged to contact Investigator Yergler by phone at 714-741-5772 or by email at
Johny@ggpd.org.
- LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: 10800 Block of Chapman Ave. City of Garden Grove
- DATE/TIME OF OCCURRENCE: March 2nd, 2025 at approximately 6:20 p.m.
- PARTIES INVOLVED: Deceased pedestrian – Name Withheld, Male, Age 53, Resident of Garden Grove
- Driver – Name Withheld, Male, Juvenile, Resident of Garden Grove
- VEHICLE(S) INVOLVED: Blue Toyota 4Runner
