![[07-31-2025] Passenger Killed in Crash Into Tree and Wall on Segerstrom Avenue in Santa Ana](https://ak1.to//pjDGx.webp)
A man was killed and another injured after a vehicle crashed into a tree and a cinder block wall in Santa Ana on Thursday night, July 31, 2025.
According to the Santa Ana Police Department, the crash occurred around 10:40 p.m. near Segerstrom Avenue and Bear Street. Responding officers found the vehicle pinned against a cinder block wall with two occupants inside.
Orange County Fire Authority personnel assisted with the rescue and transported both the passenger and the driver to a hospital. The passenger, a 42-year-old Fountain Valley resident, later died from his injuries. His name has not yet been released pending notification of next of kin.
Police stated that the vehicle may have been speeding westbound on Segerstrom Avenue before veering off the road, hitting a tree, and colliding with the wall. Impairment is not believed to be a factor, and the driver has cooperated with the investigation.
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.
