Five Killed, Two Injured in Santa Ana Crash Involving Overloaded Vehicle
On April 5, 2025, a devastating single-vehicle crash occurred in Santa Ana, California. A Lexus sedan carrying seven individuals—six teenagers and one young adult—crashed into a tree near the intersection of Segerstrom Avenue and Griset Place. The vehicle, designed to seat five, was overloaded, and the collision resulted in the deaths of five occupants. Two others sustained injuries and were hospitalized.
According to the Santa Ana Police Department, the group was celebrating spring break when the accident happened. Investigators believe that excessive speed contributed to the crash. The incident has raised concerns about vehicle overloading and reckless driving among young drivers.
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