Traffic Detectives are attempting to identify a vehicle involved in a multi-vehicle hit-and-run collision near Fairview Street, just north of 5th Street (across from Lydia Romero Cruz Academy), according to the SAPD.
On October 22, 2025, at approximately 5:30 p.m., an OCTA bus captured an incident in which a black 4-door sedan cut off another vehicle (a white Chrysler Cruze).
The driver of the Chrysler swerved to avoid being hit and collided with a third vehicle (a red Nissan Sentra), causing the Nissan to veer off and nearly flip over, and the Chrysler to collide with the OCTA bus.
The suspect vehicle continued northbound on Fairview Street and fled the scene.
Anyone with information about the suspect vehicle or the incident is asked to contact Traffic Detective J. Hernandez at (714) 245 8217 or JHernandez15@santa-ana.org.
Here are the likely penalties for the suspect under California law:
- If the crash caused only property damage (Vehicle Code §20002)
- Classified as misdemeanor hit-and-run.
- Penalty:
- Up to 6 months in county jail
- Fine up to $1,000
- Possible probation up to 3 years
- 2 DMV points on driving record
- If the crash caused injury (Vehicle Code §20001)
- Classified as felony hit-and-run (a “wobbler” – can be misdemeanor or felony).
- Penalty:
- Misdemeanor: Up to 1 year in county jail
- Felony:
- 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in state prison for minor injury
- 2, 3, or 4 years for serious injury or death
- Fines between $1,000 and $10,000
- Additional consequences
- License suspension
- Restitution for damages
- Civil liability for injuries and property damage
- Higher insurance premiums