Tue. Nov 19th, 2024

An unidentified woman in her late 50’s lost her life today as she was crossing the street at an unmarked crosswalk at the 4000 block of West McFadden Ave., according to the O.C. Register.

The woman was struck by a vehicle traveling east on W. McFadden just before 5:10 p.m.

She was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead at 5:45 p.m.

The driver of the vehicle that struck the victim remained at the accident scene and was talking with SAPD police detectives.

Police investigators do not believe that the driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It is not known yet if speed or weather were involved.

The woman’s name has not been released by the SAPD, as relatives have to be notified.

The eastbound lanes of McFadden Avenue near Dennis Street were briefly closed due to the accident.

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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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