ORANGE COUNTY, CA – A 49-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Santa Ana on the evening of February 9, 2025. According to a press release, the crash happened around 10:22 p.m. near the 2100 block of W. 17th Street.
Carmelo Salazar Garcia, a Santa Ana resident, was found with serious injuries and treated by emergency responders at the scene. He was later transported to a local hospital but did not survive his injuries.
Preliminary reports suggest that Garcia was walking southbound across 17th Street when he was hit by a westbound vehicle. The driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with authorities. There were no signs of alcohol or drug impairment.
The Police Department’s Collision Investigations Unit is looking into the pedestrian accident in Santa Ana. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective J. Martinez at (714) 245-8207 or the Traffic Division at (714) 245-8200.
