Santa Ana, CA (January 22, 2025) – Juan Lopez Peñuelas, 37, of San Clemente, was fatally injured in an auto-pedestrian accident on Monday evening, according to the Santa Ana Police Department.

The incident occurred around 6:15 p.m. at the intersection of First Street and Harbor Boulevard. Authorities reported that Peñuelas was walking south across First Street when an eastbound vehicle struck him.

Emergency crews responded to the scene and performed life-saving measures before transporting Peñuelas to a hospital. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries despite medical efforts.

The driver of the vehicle involved remained at the scene and cooperated with authorities. Police stated that DUI was not suspected.

The Santa Ana Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.

• The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
• Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
• Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.

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