The SAPD has released video of the fatal hit and run crash on July 17

Santa Ana PD Collision Investigation Unit is releasing video of the fatal hit and run from Friday, July 17, 2020 at the intersection of Harbor Blvd and McFadden Ave.

Vehicle Description: White, 2011 to 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The vehicle likely sustained damage to the undercarriage left front tire/rim and the lower left portion of the bumper.

Anyone possibly having information about this collision is asked to contact Corporal Hadley at ‪ (714) 245-8216‬.

  • ORIGINAL –

On Friday, July 17, 2020 at approximately ‪9:25 PM‬, the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) 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 (OCFA) 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 was a white Jeep Cherokee which 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. The collision remains under investigation.

The Santa Ana Police Department’s Collision Investigation Unit (CIU) is handling the investigation. Anyone possibly having information about this collision is asked to contact Corporal Hadley at ‪ (714) 245-8216‬.

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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