Man struck and killed by a pickup truck in Santa Ana today identified as John Redman

Photo by Chris Schmidt

John Redman, a 54-year-old man was struck and killed as he crossed the 2649 W. First Street shortly before dawn Monday, according to the Orange County Coroner.

SAPD investigators believe that it is highly unlikely that Redman was using the crosswalk when he was hit, according to the O.C. Register.

The SAPD reported that Redman was dragged by the vehicle that struck him, for quite a distance. The police found Redman in the westbound lanes of First St. at 5:50 a.m. OCFA paramedics pronounced him dead at the scene.

The SAPD investigators believe that Redman was struck by a white pickup truck. They have not identified the vehicle but believe that if found it will have some front-end damage.

Anyone with information about this incident can call the Santa Ana Police Department at 714-245-866. Anyone who wants to remain anonymous can call Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227).

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.
Art Pedroza

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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