Suspect wanted for a fatal hit and run traffic collision in Santa Ana

On Friday, July 17th, 2020 at approximately 9:25 PM, the Santa Ana Police Department received several calls of a male down in the roadway at the intersection of Harbor Blvd and McFadden Ave. Officers responded to the area and found a male down in the roadway suffering major injuries. Orange County Fire Authority personnel responded and began to treat the male before pronouncing him deceased at the scene.

The preliminary investigation has revealed the male was standing on the center median of McFadden Ave when he was struck by a vehicle headed west. The vehicle involved fled from the scene prior to the officers’ arrival. It remains outstanding and it, along with the driver, remain unidentified. It is unknown if alcohol is to have played a role in this collision.

Possible Vehicle Description: White 2014 or newer Toyota Highlander. The vehicle will likely have damage to the front driver side of the bumper and undercarriage.

Anyone with information on the identity/whereabouts of the suspect/vehicle is asked to contact Corporal Quinones at NQuinones@santa-ana.org or (714) 245-8701.

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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