The crash happened at around 7:30 p.m. January 19, on Warner Avenue and Newhope Street
Orange County, CA – A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle at an Orange County intersection on Monday evening, the Fountain Valley Police Department reported.
The crash happened at around 7:30 p.m. January 19, on Warner Avenue and Newhope Street.
A vehicle driven by a suspected DUI driver reportedly hit a pedestrian near the intersection. Authorities are still trying to establish the circumstances of the crash.
The Fountain Valley Police Department officers and firefighters responded to the site of the accident.
The pedestrian was killed in the collision. The identity of the deceased pedestrian was not released pending notification of the next-of-kin.
Police reported that driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is suspected to have played a role in the incident. The driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
The Fountain Valley Police Department is investigating the accident. Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact 714-593-4481.
Orange County is one of the most populated counties in California and experiences thousands of traffic accidents annually. In 2022, approximately 17,734 people were either injured or killed in vehicle collisions in the county, according to OTS records. The county faces a significant challenge with DUI drivers, holding one of the highest injury and fatality rates involving impaired drivers. In 2022, alcohol or drugs played a role in nearly 11% of the accidents recorded in the county. Another key factor contributing to collisions is speeding. Statistics show that speed played a part in 22% of the accidents reported in 2022.
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