Santa Ana, CA (August 2, 2025) – A tragic pedestrian crash in Santa Ana has claimed the life of 66-year-old John Valenzuela Luera, who was fatally struck by a suspected impaired driver late Tuesday night.

According to reports, officers with the Santa Ana Police Department responded around 10:50 p.m. on July 29 to a collision near the intersection of Bristol Street and Segerstrom Avenue. Upon arrival, authorities found Luera lying in the roadway. He was rushed to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.

Investigators say Luera had been walking in the traffic lanes when he was hit. The driver involved stayed at the scene and cooperated with police. That driver was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE

This article is based on official statements and preliminary reports and may be updated as more details become available.

• The Santa Ana Police Department has identified the victim as John Valenzuela Luera.
• The driver has been arrested on suspicion of DUI, though charges are pending as the investigation progresses.
• Traffic updates and additional details related to the crash investigation may be provided by Santa Ana authorities.

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