Full Notification

On 10-31-13, at approximately 8 PM, Officers responded to a report of a woman who was found lying on the street at 1600 W. Edinger and possibly injured. Upon arrival, they located a woman who had sustained major trauma apparently as a result of either being pushed or jumping from a vehicle that was traveling eastbound on Edinger. Found near the woman was a young female child about 1-2 years old. Orange County Fire Authority and paramedics responded to the scene and transported the victims to a local hospital. A few hours later, the woman passed away as a result of injuries sustained during the incident. The child remains in the hospital in stable condition. The identities of the woman (Hispanic 20-30) and child (Hispanic 10 months-1 1/2) is unknown Homicide detectives are conducting a death investigation. The vehicle involved in this incident is described as a dark colored pick-up truck that fled the scene.


Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the Santa Ana PD Homicide Unit at (714) 245-8390. Or Orange County Crime Stoppers 1-855-TIP-OCCS.