A 72-year-old Santa Ana resident died after being struck by a vehicle near Main Street and Cubbon Street on the morning of Monday, October 5, 2026, at about 6:27 a.m. Officers and Orange County Fire Authority personnel responded and gave aid, but the pedestrian died at the scene. According to the preliminary investigation, the pedestrian appeared to be walking westbound across Main Street when a southbound vehicle struck them.
New Santa Ana reported that the driver stayed at the scene, cooperated with investigators and did not appear to be impaired, based on the Santa Ana Police Department’s preliminary findings. The department’s Collision Investigation Unit is continuing the investigation, and the exact circumstances have not been finalized. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective A. Phan at (714) 245-8207 or the Traffic Division at (714) 245-8200. If your family has been affected by a crash like this, a free consultation is available, and there is no fee unless we win.
