Deceased: Name Release Pending Family Notification
On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at approximately 6:04 a.m., officers responded to the intersection of 1st and Bristol Streets in regards to a pedestrian vs. vehicle collision with the pedestrian reported to still be in the roadway. OCFA responded and briefly treated the pedestrian at the scene before pronouncing him deceased.
From physical evidence and witness statements, the pedestrian was headed east across Bristol in the crosswalk. The other involved party (vehicle) was headed north on Bristol when the collision occurred. The driver of the vehicle remained at the collision scene and cooperated with the investigation. The driver is believed to not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of the collision. The pedestrian’s sobriety will be determined through a forensic toxicology analysis completed by the Orange County Coroner’s Office as part of the autopsy.
The Santa Ana Police Collision Investigations Unit responded to the scene and is handling the investigation. Any witnesses or persons possibly having information about this collision are asked to contact Santa Ana Police Department, Collision Investigation Unit at (714) 245-8200.
