[04-05-2025] Orange County, CA – Four Killed, Two Hospitalized After High-Speed Crash in Santa Ana

Four people were killed, and two others were hospitalized, including one in critical condition, after a high-speed crash into a tree in Santa Ana late Saturday night, April 5, 2025.

The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. on Segerstrom Avenue and Griset Place. Santa Ana Police Department officers responded to reports of a solo vehicle collision and found a vehicle that had struck a tree.

According to authorities, the vehicle was occupied by six individuals—five females and one male driver—traveling westbound on Griset at a high rate of speed before the fatal crash occurred.

Four of the occupants, including the 18-year-old male driver, two teenage girls, and one adult woman, were declared dead at the scene.

The remaining two victims, both teenagers, were transported to the hospital. One was reported to be in “very grave condition,” while the other was listed in stable condition, according to an SAPD public information officer.

None of the victims have been identified, but authorities stated that four were teenagers ranging from 13 to 17 years old.

The impact of the crash was so severe that debris from the vehicle flew across the road and struck two other cars traveling in the opposite direction. No occupants of those vehicles were injured, though both cars had to be towed from the scene.

Officer Garcia with the Santa Ana Police Department noted that DUI may have been a contributing factor, but the investigation is ongoing.