Man Killed in Westminster Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident

A 24-year-old Copperopolis, Calif. Man has been killed in a pedestrian hit-and-run accident in Westminster, according to a news report. Westminster police said that Brennon Solt was discovered by passersby lying on Beach Boulevard just south of 23rd Street.  After police arrived, he was pronounced dead at the scene.  Investigators said that debris at the…

3 Teenage Boys Seriously Injured in Santa Ana Hit-and-Run Accident

Three teenage boys have been seriously injured following a Santa Ana hit-and-run accident, according to a news report. Santa Ana police said that the incident occurred on Fifth Street at Susan Street when a vehicle went around a stopped car and struck the boys, who were crossing Fifth St. in an unmarked intersection.  All three…

Vet in Wheelchair Killed in Crosswalk in Fountain Valley Hit-and-Run

A 65-year-old Air Force veteran paralyzed in a car crash when serving in Germany was the victim of a hit-and-run driver who struck him while he was in his motorized wheelchair in a crosswalk, according to a news report. Fountain Valley police said that Harvey Mayo was in his wheelchair in the crosswalk at Southpark…

9-Year-Old Girl Injured in Orange Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident

A 9-year-old girl has been injured after she was struck in a crosswalk by a hit-and-run driver who ran a red light in Orange, according to a news report. Orange Police reported that the girl was walking with her 10-year-old brother in a crosswalk at the intersection of West Collins Avenue and North Glasell Street…

Irvine Woman Killed in Newport Beach Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident

A 57-year-old Irvine woman has been killed in a Newport Beach hit-and-run bicycle accident, according to a news report. Newport Beach police said that Dr. Catherine Campion Ritz, who served as president of Greater Newport Physicians for 18 years, was riding her bicycle north on Newport Coast Drive when she was hit from behind by…

Woman Killed by Hit-and-Run Driver in Santa Ana

A female pedestrian has been killed by a hit-and-run driver on West First Street in Santa Ana, according to a news report. Santa Ana police said that Esther Pierson, 45, who is believed to be homeless, was walking in the 1500 block of West First Street in Santa Ana when she was hit by an…

Laguna Niguel Man Killed in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident

A 20-year-old Laguna Niguel man has died after he was struck by a car while crossing Golden Lantern in a crosswalk, according to a news report. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said that Carlos Salas was crossing at Golden Lantern and Marina Hills in Laguna Niguel when he was hit by a black Nissan Maxima…

Hit-and-Run SUV Driver Injures Boy on Skateboard

A 16-year-old boy riding a skateboard has been struck and injured by a hit-and-run SUV driver in San Clemente, according to a news report. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department said that Hunter Bogert was skateboarding when he fell at the intersection of Ola Vista and Avenida Santa Barbara in San Clemente.  When he was attempting…