62-Year-Old Anaheim Woman Pronounced Dead after Three-Vehicle Collision near Harbor Boulevard

FULLERTON, CA (April 18, 2024) – Early Monday morning, Irma Pedraza was killed in a red-light DUI accident on Orangethorpe Avenue.

Authorities responded to the scene around 12:11 a.m., near Harbor Boulevard after receiving multiple dispatch calls.

Per reports, the driver of a southbound white BMW 428i rear-ended a blue Toyota RAV 4 that was stopped at the red light in the southbound No. 1 lane. 

The BMW also struck the driver’s side of a black Chevrolet Silverado that was stopped at a red light in the No. 2 lane. 

Responding medical personnel declared the woman in the RAV 4’s passenger seat dead at the scene. Authorities later identified the deceased woman as 62-year-old Pedraza, of Anaheim. 

Meanwhile, paramedics rushed a 22-year-old and a 25-year-old Anaheim resident to a nearby hospital for further treatment. The 18-year-old driver of the Chevrolet was treated and ultimately released from the scene. 

Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. At this time, the Fullerton Police Department believed that intoxication played a role in the incident.

Police are asking those who witnessed the fatal DUI crash to contact 714-738-6812 or email jfeaster@fullertonpd.org. Once available, further details will be provided.

Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Irma Pedraza. Our thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.

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