Pedestrian Hit by Taxi in Newport Beach Dies

A male pedestrian who was hit by a taxi on Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach has died, according to a news report. Newport Beach police said that the victim, whose name is still being withheld pending notification of family, was struck by a tax while walking on the Pacific Coast Highway near Reef Point. …

Woman Seriously Injured in Laguna Niguel Pedestrian Accident

A 43-year-old woman has been seriously injured in a Laguna Niguel pedestrian accident, according to a news report. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department said that the unidentified female pedestrian was in a crosswalk at Moulton Parkway and Aliso Niguel when she was struck by a Honda Civic.  The victim was taken to a local hospital…

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…

Woman Killed in Laguna Beach Pedestrian Accident

An 80-year-old Laguna Beach woman has died after being struck by an SUV while walking near her home, according to a news report. The Orange County Coroner’s Office said that Virginia Worthington was hit by an SUV at the intersection of High Drive and Allview Terrace.  She was transported to a local hospital, where she…

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…

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…