An 80-year-old man met a tragic end on the streets of Orange County as a suspected DUI crash claimed his life on Sunday evening. Details emerging from both KTLA and the Orange Police Department reveal a story of loss and responsibility. According to KTLA, the collision occurred shortly before 8 p.m. near the intersection of La Veta Avenue and Devon Road. The Orange Police Department described the scene where "an intoxicated man was driving a sedan east on La Veta Avenue and the 80-year-old man was walking south across the street outside of a marked crosswalk" in a statement that mirrored the details released by their Facebook page. The pedestrian succumbed to his injuries despite the rapid response from the Orange City Fire Department.
The driver, identified as 26-year-old Bryan Reyes of Santa Ana, is facing gross vehicular manslaughter charges while intoxicated, the consequences of his actions now resonating through the legal system as he was booked into Orange County Jail, police said. Both news sources aligned in detailing the aftermath and the closure of La Veta Avenue that ensued from the investigation.
Authorities continue to seek information from the public, with Detective A. Rocha serving as the primary point of contact for anyone with additional details about the fatal incident. Orange Police Department encourages such contributions at 714-744-7342, as stated in the Facebook post.
