Police said a witness followed the white Cadillac SRX until officers stopped it, and they believe impairment played a role in the collision.
GARDEN GROVE, CA - October 24, 2026
A 69-year-old woman struck as a pedestrian near Harbor Boulevard and Palm Avenue died, according to police. Officers took the driver into custody on suspicion of felony hit-and-run.
Key Facts
- Date: Friday night, reported Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Location: Intersection of Harbor Boulevard and Palm Avenue, Garden Grove, CA
- Type of crash: Vehicle-versus-pedestrian hit-and-run
- Vehicles involved: White Cadillac SRX
- Injuries / fatalities: One pedestrian fatality; multiple injuries reported
- Responding agencies: Garden Grove Police Department
- Reported by: MyNewsLA.com
Crash Overview
A witness phoned police at about 11:15 p.m. Friday to describe a collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian at Harbor Boulevard and Palm Avenue. The witness said the driver of a white Cadillac SRX did not stop after the collision, and followed the vehicle until officers from the Garden Grove Police Department stopped it.
Paramedics transported the 69-year-old pedestrian to a hospital, but she died there from her injuries, according to police.
Officers took the driver into custody on suspicion of felony hit-and-run. According to police, impairment is thought to have contributed to the collision. Anyone with information about the crash was urged to contact the Garden Grove Police Department.
People Involved
The pedestrian, a 69-year-old woman, died at a hospital after being taken there by paramedics. The driver of the white Cadillac SRX was arrested after police stopped the vehicle, and police described the driver as a suspected drunken motorist.
Investigation Status
The Garden Grove Police Department responded and made the arrest. Officers took the driver into custody on a felony hit-and-run suspicion, and police said impairment may have contributed to the crash. These points are based on the police statement and have not been tested in court.