Crime & Safety
Pedestrian Fatally Struck In Bristol Street Hit And Run
A pedestrian was struck and killed early Friday morning. This busy intersection was slated to be closed the majority of the day, police said
SANTA ANA, CA — A pedestrian was killed Friday by two hit and run drivers in Santa Ana, police said.
The accident was reported about 5:30 a.m. in the 2700 block of South Bristol Street, said Santa Ana police Cpl. Anthony Bertagna. The man, whose name was not immediately released, died at the scene.
According to the preliminary investigation, the man was hit by "one or two" vehicles that kept going, Bertagna said. No vehicle description was available.
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Traffic was routed away from the area while an investigation was conducted.
Traffic Advisory: Officers working Vehicle v. Pedestrian Fatal Hit and Run Collision 2700 Blk South Bristol Street. Bristol is currently closed from Warner to Hemlock avoid the area
— SantaAnaPD (@SantaAnaPD) October 19, 2018
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