On August 9, at approximately 11:58 p.m., police officers and Anaheim Fire & Rescue personnel responded to the area of Knott Ave and Orange Ave. regarding a hit-and-run traffic collision, according to the Anaheim Police Department.
When emergency personnel arrived, they located a pedestrian in the roadway with severe traumatic injury.
The pedestrian was immediately transported to a hospital in critical condition.
Sadly, the pedestrian succumbed to injuries he sustained during the collision and passed away on August 12, 2025.
Based on the initial investigation, it appears the pedestrian was crossing Knott Ave, north of Orange Ave, when he was struck by a vehicle.
The driver fled the scene immediately.
The suspect vehicle is described as a red or maroon sedan as seen in the pictures above.
Both the suspect and vehicle are currently outstanding.
The pedestrian has been identified as a 58-year-old Stanton resident.
Traffic investigators are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact Investigator Padilla at 714-765-1474 or leave an anonymous tip at Orange County Crime Stoppers (855-TIP-OCCS).
Based on California law, the suspect in the fatal hit-and-run incident in Anaheim faces serious criminal penalties. Here’s a plain-text summary of the potential consequences:
Primary Charge: Felony Hit-and-Run Causing Death
Under California Vehicle Code §20001, fleeing the scene of an accident that results in injury or death is a felony.
Penalties include:
- 2, 3, or 4 years in state prison
- Fines ranging from $1,000 to $10,000
- Felony probation (in lieu of prison, at the judge’s discretion)
- Driver’s license suspension or revocation by the DMV
Aggravating Factors That May Increase Penalties
- Failure to render aid to the injured pedestrian
- Leaving the scene without reporting the incident
- Prior criminal record
- Driving under the influence (if applicable and proven)
Additional Legal Consequences
- Restitution to the victim’s family for medical and funeral expenses
- Civil liability in a wrongful death lawsuit
- Permanent felony record, affecting employment, housing, and civil rights
If the suspect is identified and apprehended, prosecutors may also consider vehicular manslaughter charges depending on the circumstances of the crash.