Driver arrested after fatal Garden Grove hit-and-run kills 69-year-old woman
A 69-year-old woman has died after being struck by a vehicle in Garden Grove late Friday night, and the driver who allegedly fled the scene was quickly apprehended after a…
Mercedes driver flees Santa Ana crash scene, leaving damaged luxury SUV behind
The Santa Ana Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the driver of a Mercedes SUV involved in a traffic collision who allegedly fled on foot after…
Studies find that loud music can slow driver reaction times and increase speeding
For years, distracted driving campaigns have focused heavily on smartphones, texting and in-car technology. New research suggests drivers may also want to pay closer attention to something far more common:…
Driver cooperates after fatal pedestrian collision on Brea Blvd. as investigation continues
A 61-year-old man was killed late Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle in Brea, according to the Brea Police Department. Police said officers responded at approximately 11:55 p.m.…
Westminster motorcyclist killed in early-morning Huntington Beach crash
A 33-year-old Westminster man died Wednesday morning after a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV in Huntington Beach, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Police responded at…
Orange County parents hit with criminal charges after teen’s fatal e-moto ride
The Orange County District Attorney's Office has taken the unusual step of filing criminal charges against the parents of a 13-year-old Santa Ana boy who was killed in a high-speed…
Halloween risks go far beyond candy, new research shows
New analysis highlighted by Lerner & Rowe draws attention to a troubling overlap between Halloween pedestrian risks and impaired-driving dangers. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
Deadly Irvine McLaren crash takes strange turn as wreckage reignites at tow yard
An already tragic Irvine traffic fatality has taken an unusual turn after the wreckage of a McLaren involved in a September crash that killed two people suddenly caught fire again…
Huntington Beach e-bike fatality highlights growing Orange County safety crisis
A 62-year-old Westminster resident has died following a single-vehicle e-bike collision in Huntington Beach, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Police said officers responded at approximately 4:30 p.m. on…
Resident trapped beneath vehicle after Buena Park apartment crash; DUI may have been a factor
A Buena Park resident remains in critical condition after a vehicle crashed directly into an apartment building Wednesday morning, trapping the resident beneath the vehicle and causing major structural damage…
California ranks second in nation for passenger traffic deaths, new study finds
California recorded the second-highest number of passenger deaths in traffic crashes nationwide over the last five years, according to a new analysis examining passenger safety across all 50 states. While…
New data shows fewer school bus deaths, but transportation risks remain for Orange County students
School transportation fatalities declined by 14% nationwide in 2024, falling from 128 deaths to 110, according to federal crash data analyzed by The Millar Law Firm. Yet beneath that encouraging…
Elderly pedestrian struck and killed near Main Street and Cubbon Street in Santa Ana
A 72-year-old Santa Ana resident was killed Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle near Main Street and Cubbon Street, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. Police reported…
63‑year‑old man dies after being struck by SUV in Garden Grove
A 63‑year‑old male pedestrian died after being struck by a tan 2012 Chevrolet Suburban on September 29, 2026, at approximately 3:48 p.m. in the 10900 block of Chapman Avenue in…
Two trapped after pick-up truck slams into light pole in Orange; firefighters perform heavy rescue
A serious single‑vehicle collision late last night at Chapman Avenue and Manchester Avenue left two occupants trapped after their SUV struck a light pole with significant force. Orange City Fire…