Man, 23, Dies When Car Crashes Into Tree In OC

FULLERTON, CA — A 23-year-old man died Thursday when his car slammed into a tree in Fullerton, authorities said.

The driver, whose name was not immediately released, was driving a Toyota Corolla south on Gilbert Street at around 1 a.m. when he veered across the center median and crashed into a tree, police said.

The cause of the crash is under investigation, according to the Fullerton Police Department.

Anyone with information was asked to call investigators at 714-738- 6815 or email jmanes@fullertonpd.org. Orange County Crime Stoppers will accept anonymous tips at 855-TIP-OCCS.