[05-19-2026] Orange County, CA – One Killed in Six-Vehicle Crash in Newport Beach

A man was killed following a six-vehicle collision in Newport Beach on Tuesday afternoon, May 19, 2026.

According to the Newport Beach Police Department, officers responded to the incident at around 4:00 p.m. at the intersection of San Miguel Drive and MacArthur Boulevard.

A preliminary investigation indicated that a Toyota Corolla was traveling westbound on San Miguel Drive when it collided with several vehicles stopped at a red light near MacArthur Boulevard. The impact pushed an Audi Q5 into the intersection, where it collided with a Nissan making a turn onto northbound MacArthur Boulevard.

Authorities stated that officers began providing medical aid to the driver of a black Toyota Corolla. The man was transported to a hospital by Newport Beach Fire Department personnel, where he later died. His identity has not yet been released pending notification of relatives.

Officials said another driver was taken to a hospital after complaining of pain, while the remaining drivers were evaluated and released at the scene.

Authorities continue to investigate the incident.

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