Santa Ana, CA – Wrong-way Crash Kills One Person, Injures Another
Posted on February 11, 2019 Written By: iadminlaw
Wrong-way Crash in Santa Ana Kills One Person, Injures Another
SANTA ANA, CA (February 11, 2019) – A wrong-way crash killed one person and injured another in Santa Ana early in the morning on Sunday, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. The February 10 accident occurred at Oak Street and Warner Avenue.
The time was roughly 5:30 a.m.
Reports say that two vehicles—described as a Toyota pickup truck and a Toyota van, had collided. Police said that one of the drivers—described as a woman—had been traveling in the van on Warner Avenue, heading in the wrong direction. The van, which was traveling west in the lanes that travel east, collided head-on with a pickup truck.
Respondents from Orange County Fire Authority arrived and found the driver of each vehicle was trapped. They worked to extricate the woman, and the other driver, who was identified as a man. Respondents took both victims to a hospital in the area. According to police, no other person had been traveling in either vehicle.
The woman, who had suffered injuries that were described as major, was pronounced deceased in the hospital. The man—identified as 62 years old—suffered injuries that were described as moderate.
According to police, alcohol played a role in the crash. The names of the people involved in the accident, and their cities of residence, have not yet been reported.
Investigators are continuing to examine the information.
If anyone has information regarding the accident, he or she is asked to call the Traffic Division of the Santa Ana Police Department. The number is 714-245-8200.
Hire a Car Accident Attorney in Santa Ana
If you or a loved one has been injured in an auto collision, iAccident Lawyer strongly encourages you to call our Santa Ana car accident lawyers. Your experienced Car Accident Lawyer Santa Ana will provide you with the best legal representation and guidance that you need. Our offices are conveniently located throughout California and we conduct regular travels in the region to meet with clients. Contact Car Accident Lawyer today.
