COSTA MESA, Calif. (March 12, 2026) — On March 11, 2026, at approximately 8:27 p.m., officers were dispatched to the intersection of Newport Blvd. and East 17th Street regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision. Upon arrival, officers located the pedestrian unresponsive and not breathing. Officers immediately initiated CPR until Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue (CMFR) arrived on scene. CMFR took over lifesaving procedures and transported the pedestrian to a nearby hospital, where emergency room staff later pronounced him deceased.
The Traffic Safety Bureau’s Major Accident Investigation Team responded. Preliminary investigation indicates that the pedestrian was crossing Newport Blvd. from the west side to the east side outside a marked crosswalk when he was struck by the vehicle. The involved driver, who remained at the scene and cooperated with officers, was traveling northbound on Newport Blvd. when the collision occurred.
The traffic collision is still under investigation and any witnesses that have additional information may contact Investigator Phot at (714) 754-5264.
The pedestrian was later identified as Beau Moore, 44, unhoused in Costa Mesa, and his next of kin was notified today, March 12.
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Media Contact:
Roxi Fyad, Public Affairs Manager
Costa Mesa Police Department
[email protected]
