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SAPD’s Collision Investigation Unit Handling Fatal Collision - Grand & McFadden.

Arrested: Jesus Segura Herrera (29)
City of Orange

Deceased: John Doe- has yet to be identified by the Orange County Coroner’s Office

On Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 at approximately 0221 hrs. the Santa Ana Police Department responded to the intersection of Grand and McFadden Avenues in regards to a reported traffic collision involving two vehicles, a black Acura and a white Scion.  Upon arrival, officers found both involved vehicles and several injured parties.  Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) personnel responded and treated the both involved drivers and a passenger of the Toyota before all were transported to local hospitals.  A rear passenger in the Toyota was found trapped in the vehicle as a result of the collision and was pronounced deceased at the scene.  
 
The preliminary investigation has revealed the black Acura TL was headed north on Grand Avenue when it struck a white Scion XD from behind as it began to proceed for the green signal light at the intersection of Grand and McFadden.  The collision between the Acura and Scion caused the Scion to be pushed across the entire intersection before both vehicles came to rest in the southbound lanes of Grand north of the intersection.  The driver of the black Acura was identified as Jesus Segura Herrera of Orange, CA.  The deceased passenger in the Scion has yet to be identified by the Orange County Coroner’s Office.
 
Jesus Segura Herrera is believed to have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of this collision.  A record check revealed Herrera has prior arrests for DUI dating back to 2008.