Crime & Safety

Costa Mesa Man Identified In Garden Grove Fatal Crash

The Orange County Coroner's Office identified a Costa Mesa man who perished in a Sunday afternoon fatal collision.

NEWPORT BEACH, CA — The Orange County Coroner's Office named a 39-year-old Costa Mesa as the person fatally injured in a two-vehicle crash on a Garden Grove street.

Jorge Gonzales of Costa Mesa was the driver of an auto that slammed into an SUV, the Orange County coroner's office said.

"The collision occurred just after 2:45 p.m. Sunday in the 11800 block of Dale Street," CHP information officers said.

Find out what's happening in Newport Beach-Corona Del Marfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

According to the California Highway Patrol, Gonzales was taken to UCI Medical Center in Orange and was pronounced dead at just before 3:30 p.m. Sunday.

The condition of the other driver or any passengers was not immediately available.

Find out what's happening in Newport Beach-Corona Del Marfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.