COSTA MESA, Calif. (Oct. 30, 2025) – At approximately 6:25 a.m., today, Oct. 30, 2025, the Costa Mesa Police Department and Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue responded to the intersection of Red Hill and McCormick Avenues reference a traffic collision. It was quickly determined that the collision involved two vehicles, both sedans, and that the driver of one of the vehicles was ejected from his car. That male driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Traffic Safety Bureau’s Major Accident Investigation Team responded, and preliminary investigation indicates that one vehicle was going northbound on Red Hill Avenue, while the other vehicle was making a left hand turn from McCormick Avenue. The driver who was traveling on Red Hill Avenue remained at the scene and was cooperative. This fatal traffic collision is under investigation.
The intersection of Red Hill Avenue and McCormick Avenue was shut down for about three hours and part of northbound Paularino Avenue was closed off to allow for first responders to handle the scene. The Orange County Sheriff-Coroner's Offie also responded to the scene. Next of kin notification was made. The decedent’s name is Rene Sanchez, 45, from Los Angeles.
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Contact:
Roxi Fyad, Public Affairs Manager
Costa Mesa Police Department
[email protected]
