63-Year-Old Costa Mesa Man Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident near Clara Street

SANTA ANA, CA (January 13, 2025) – Friday, George Estrada Tellez was fatally struck by two vehicles in a pedestrian crash on Center Street.

Police officers responded to the scene around 6:00 p.m., near Clara and West 1st Street.

Upon arrival, Orange County fire personnel learned that two vehicles struck a male pedestrian as he was walking in the eastbound lanes of 1st Street.

Responding emergency personnel transported the victim to a local hospital where he died from his injuries. Authorities later identified the deceased pedestrian as 63-year-old Tellez, of Costa Mesa. 

Officers claimed that both drivers stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Police do not suspect drugs or alcohol to be a factor in the incident. 

Santa Ana Officials are asking those who witnessed the fatal Center Street pedestrian crash to call the department’s Traffic Division as soon as possible.

We extend our deepest sympathies to the family of George Estrada Tellez, keeping them close in our thoughts during this sorrowful time.

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