Santa Ana, CA – A tragic pedestrian accident in the early morning hours of Tuesday claimed the life of 44-year-old Jose Roberto Lugo-Benitez in Santa Ana.
According to a press release issued by the Santa Ana Police Department, the incident occurred at approximately 1:23 a.m. near the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and 5th Street. Officers responded to reports of a traffic collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. Upon arrival, emergency responders from the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) found Lugo-Benitez unresponsive. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Preliminary findings indicate that Lugo-Benitez was walking westbound across traffic lanes on Harbor Boulevard when he was struck by a southbound vehicle. The driver involved remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators.
The Collision Investigations Unit (CIU) of the Santa Ana Police Department is leading the investigation. Authorities are urging anyone who may have witnessed the accident or has relevant information to contact Detective K. Briley at (714) 245-8215 or the Traffic Division at (714) 245-8200.
This fatal pedestrian accident remains under active investigation.
Source: Santa Ana Police Department PR
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