Sun. Dec 22nd, 2024

On 03/17/23 at approximately 11:00 p.m., a vehicle was involved in a hit and run traffic collision near the intersection of Camilia Ave and Laviana St. (in the Columbus Grove Homes). The occupants of the vehicle were believed to have attended a high school party in the area, prior to the collision.

The suspect vehicle was seen driving erratically in the area and shooting other party-goers with a “SplatRball” gun (an electric gel ball projectile).

The vehicle eventually collided with a pedestrian near the intersection. The suspect vehicle was last seen driving eastbound on Laviana St.

  • Suspect Vehicle: 2012 – 2019 Silver or Gray (possibly metallic green) 4 Door Kia Soul; Last seen in the area of the Columbus Grove Homes (Harvard Ave – between Warner Ave & Moffett Dr.). At the time of the collision, the vehicle was believed to be occupied by four male juveniles.
  • Suspect: Male, approximately 15 – 18 years old, believed to attend high school in the Orange County area.

Witnesses are encouraged to call the Tustin Police Department at 714-573-3218 or email Officer C. Clay at cclay@tustinca.org.

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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.

By 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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