![[11-18-2025] 13-Year-Old Boy Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle at Dana Point Harbor Drive in Dana Point](https://ak1.to//yyAH8.webp)
A 13-year-old boy was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Dana Point on Tuesday morning, November 18, 2025.
Deputies responded around 8:20 a.m. to Dana Point Harbor Drive and Park Lantern on reports of a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
Deputies found the juvenile victim with severe injuries. He was later pronounced dead at a hospital, Sgt. Lizbeth Gwisdalla said.
The driver fled the scene, but witnesses helped deputies identify and locate the driver about two to three miles away. The driver, a 59-year-old local resident, was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run and driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, according to the sheriff’s department.
Authorities continue to investigate the crash.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
