The collision occurred at approximately 9:06 p.m. on October 15 at the intersection of Harvard Avenue and Paseo Westpark.
Irvine, CA – Authorities have released the identity of an elderly woman who died following a two-vehicle collision at an Irvine intersection Thursday night, according to the Irvine Police Department.
The victim was identified as Effat Setayeshgar Tinoosh, an 83-year-old woman from Tustin. Tinoosh was driving a Toyota Corolla at the time of the crash.
The collision occurred at approximately 9:06 p.m. on October 15 at the intersection of Harvard Avenue and Paseo Westpark. Officers with the Irvine Police Department and personnel from the Orange County Fire Authority responded to the scene.
Responding officers found a 2009 Toyota Corolla and a 2023 Mercedes-Benz S680 in the intersection, both with heavy collision damage. Tinoosh was transported to Orange County Global Medical Center, where she later died from her injuries.
The driver of the Mercedes, identified as 28-year-old Adam Gabriel Canchola of La Quinta, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. Police said additional charges may follow as the investigation continues.