Man Killed in Santa Ana Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident

A 76-year-old man from Mexico has been killed in a Santa Ana hit-and-run pedestrian accident, according to a news report. Santa Ana police said that Miguel Chavez Ceja, who had been visiting family in the area since September, was taking his regular morning walk when he was apparently stuck by a vehicle at Orange and…

Three Women Injured in Westminster Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident

Three women have been injured in a hit and run pedestrian accident in Westminster, according to a news report. Westminster police said that the three women – Hung Than, 66; Sa Than, 74; and Mai Nguyen, 70 – were attempting to cross Olive Street near Westminster Boulevard when they were struck by the driver of…

Garden Grove Man In Critical Condition Following Fountain Valley Pedestrian Accident

A 43-year-old Garden Grove man is in critical condition following a Fountain Valley pedestrian accident, according to a news report. Fountain Valley police said that the unidentified pedestrian was walking on the northbound sidewalk of Euclid Street when he attempted to cross at Stonecress Avenue and was struck by a Ford SUV making a right…

Two Pedestrians Injured by Suspected Drunk Driver in Fullerton Hit-and-Run

Two pedestrians have been injured after being hit by a car driven by a suspected drunk driver in Fullerton, according to a news report. Fullerton police said that the pedestrians were struck at East Amerige Avenue and Harbour Boulevard; a suspect in the hit-and-run was found in Buena Park and arrested shortly following the incident…

Man Killed in Santa Ana Pedestrian Accident

A 23-year-old Minnesota man has been killed in a Santa Ana pedestrian accident, according to a news report. Santa Ana police said that Andrew Pehrson of Eden Prairie, Minn., was crossing MacArthur Boulevard at the Main Street intersection with his brother when he was struck by a Jeep Cherokee.  When police arrived, Pehrson was found…

Hit-and-Run Accident Injures Woman in Wheelchair

A 56-year-old woman in a wheelchair has been injured in a Laguna Hills hit-and-run accident, according to a news report. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department said that the unidentified victim was struck by an elderly male driver near Calle de la Piata and Calle de La Louisa, a block from Saddleback Memorial Hospital.  Witnesses reported…

Two Killed in Separate Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accidents

Two men have been killed in separate hit-and-run pedestrian accidents in Orange County, according to a news report. The California Highway Patrol said that a dark sedan hit a male pedestrian when he was in the crosswalk on the southbound Imperial Highway on-ramp.  The unidentified victim was pronounced dead at the scene. In the second…

Man Critically Injured in Westminster Pedestrian Accident

An unidentified man in his 40s has been critically injured in a Westminster pedestrian accident, according to a news report. Westminster police said that the victim was crossing Beach Boulevard near the 19th Street intersection when he was struck by a pickup truck.  Witnesses said the man was talking on his cell phone and was…

Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Accident Involving Taxi

A 60-year-old woman has been killed in a Garden Grove hit-and-run pedestrian accident that involved a taxi minivan, according to a news report. The California Highway Patrol identified the pedestrian accident victim as Maria Hernandez, who they said was crossing Katelia Avenue at Gilbert Street in a marked crosswalk while pushing an unoccupied wheelchair when…