Teen killed, one other critically harm in Yorba Linda crash, OCSD says – NBC Los Angeles
A 16-year-old driver was killed and a 15-year-old passenger was critically injured in a automobile crash in Yorba Linda on Friday night time, authorities mentioned.
Deputies responded to the collision involving two vehicles close to Yorba Linda Boulevard and Ohio Road round 8 p.m., in keeping with the Orange County Sheriff’s Division. Officers say one automobile crashed right into a tree, whereas the second automobile had minor injury.
The 2 youngsters have been significantly harm and brought to the hospital, the place the motive force died, the sheriff’s division mentioned. Authorities recognized him as Matthew Andres Santome of Placentia.
The 15-year-old woman remained in vital situation as of Saturday morning, the OCSD mentioned.
El Dorado Excessive Faculty Principal Michael Zides mentioned the boy who died was a junior on the college and that he was advised by legislation enforcement that the woman attends Yorba Linda Excessive Faculty.
“It’s with a heavy coronary heart that I write to tell you of the tragic lack of an Eleventh-grade scholar on account of accidents sustained in a automobile crash that occurred yesterday, Friday, November 6, round 8 pm,” the principal shared in a part of a message to the college group. “Our hearts exit to their household and buddies throughout this extremely troublesome time.”
Zides mentioned grief counselors can be on campus at El Dorado Excessive throughout the week for any college students who want extra help.
In accordance with authorities, the motive force of the opposite automobile stayed on the scene and cooperated with legislation enforcement.
Nobody else was harm within the crash, officers mentioned.
The reason for the crash is underneath investigation. Authorities don’t suspect medication or alcohol are concerned.
Anybody with details about the crash is requested to contact the OCSD’s Main Accident Investigation Workforce at 949-425-1860 or submit an nameless tip to Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS.
