A pedestrian in Santa Ana was struck and killed by a hit and run driver

On Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 10:02 P.M., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple calls regarding a pedestrian down in traffic lanes in the area of Warner Avenue and Brookhollow Drive.

SAPD Officers along with Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to the scene, where they located the pedestrian in the roadway. OCFA pronounced the pedestrian deceased at the scene.

Based on the preliminary investigation, it is believed the pedestrian was crossing Warner Ave., east of the intersection of Brookhollow Dr. when he was struck by a vehicle traveling east on Warner Ave. The involved vehicle fled the scene and has not been located. The cause of the collision is still under investigation.

The Santa Ana Police Department’s Collision Investigations Unit (CIU) is handling the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Inv. K. Briley at (714) 245-8215 or the Santa Ana Police Department’s Traffic Division at (714) 245-8200

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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