![[08-16-2024] 32-Year-Old Male Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by Vehicle in Santa Ana](https://ak1.to//mBIi.webp)
A 32-year-old male pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle in Santa Ana on Friday evening, August 16, 2024.
The fatal crash occurred at approximately 8:19 p.m. near the intersection of Fairview and Harvard Streets, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.
Officers and Orange County Fire Authority paramedics arrived at the scene and found a man on the ground. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the man was struck while crossing Fairview in a crosswalk while traffic was flowing.
Witnesses reported that the woman driving the vehicle initially left the scene but returned minutes later and cooperated with the investigation. Police stated that neither alcohol nor drugs appeared to be a factor in the incident.
The investigation is ongoing, and the incident is being treated as a possible hit-and-run.
No further details were immediately available.
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.
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