Santa Ana, CA (January 5, 2025) – Authorities have identified George Estrada Tellez, 63, of Costa Mesa, as the pedestrian killed in a crash near 1st and Center Streets Friday evening.

The Santa Ana Police Department reported that the incident occurred around 6 p.m. on January 3. Tellez was reportedly walking in the eastbound lanes of 1st Street near Center Street when he was struck by two vehicles.

Emergency responders pronounced Tellez dead at the scene. Both drivers involved remained on-site and cooperated with the investigation. Authorities confirmed that neither alcohol nor drugs appeared to be factors in the collision.

The incident remains under investigation as officials work to determine the circumstances leading to the tragic event.

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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 causes, will be shared as they become available.
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