The woman, who was a transient, was hit by a car around 11 p.m., February 24, on Bolsa Chica Road south of Garden Grove Boulevard, the Westminster Police Department reported.
Westminster, CA – The Orange County Coroner’s Office identified the pedestrian who was hit and killed by a vehicle Tuesday night in Westminster as 51-year-old Dianna Villalva.
The woman, who was a transient, was hit by a car around 11 p.m., February 24, on Bolsa Chica Road south of Garden Grove Boulevard, the Westminster Police Department reported.
Villalva died from injuries she suffered in the crash.
The driver involved stopped and remained at the scene after the collision.
Impairment is not believed to be a contributing factor.
Pedestrian safety in Westminster remains a critical focus for local authorities due to higher-than-average incident rates for its population size. According to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS), Westminster has historically ranked in the bottom quartile for pedestrian safety, recently placing 14th out of 104 similar cities—a ranking where being closer to 1st indicates a more significant safety problem.  The city faces specific risks for vulnerable populations, ranking 5th worst in the state for collisions involving pedestrians aged 65 and older. Recent 2025 and early 2026 data highlight recurring danger zones, with fatal incidents reported on major thoroughfares like Beach Boulevard, Springdale Street, and Magnolia Street. These corridors, often characterized by high speeds and multiple lanes, contribute to the city’s elevated risk profile.
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