Orange County Sheriff's Patrol Car Fatally Strikes Pedestrian

Fatal Pedestrian Incident

• 🚨 An Orange County Sheriff's Department vehicle was involved in a collision that resulted in the death of a pedestrian.
• 📍 The incident occurred in the City of Orange on Chapman Avenue, near a Carl's Jr.

Investigation Details

• 🔍 The Orange Police Department's Traffic Unit is leading the investigation into the fatal accident.
• ⚠️ Authorities stated the pedestrian was not walking in a crosswalk at the time of the incident.
• 🚓 The sheriff's deputy involved was not responding to an emergency call and was not using lights and sirens.

Investigative Process

• 🔬 The Orange Police Department is treating this as they would any other major accident, utilizing their Major Accident Investigation Team.
• 📸 The investigation includes taking special imaging, a detailed examination of the vehicle, and reconstructing the accident scene.