Two children struck by car at 1000 N. Bristol – 11-year old girl has died

Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Update: Fatal Collision at 1000 N Bristol St.

On 7-24-13 at 2043 hours, a female adult walked eastbound on 10th St. toward Bristol St. with several children. When they reached Bristol St., they stopped at the northwest corner and waited to cross Bristol St. in an unmarked crosswalk. As they waited, three of the older children ran eastbound across Bristol St. Two younger children (a male and a female) followed them and ran into the path of on-coming traffic. Both children were struck by the on-coming traffic in the northbound lanes of Bristol St.

The children were transported to UCI Medical Center. The male child was listed in stable condition. The female child died from the injuries she sustained.

The drivers of the vehicles involved remained at the scene. At this time it does not appear that alcohol or drugs are a factor in this collision.

This investigation is on-going.

Deceased female, Alexis Zuniga age 11, of Santa Ana.

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