NEWS Edmundo Hernandez killed in two-vehicle crash [Westminster, CA]

Edmundo Hernandez killed in two-car crash at Newland Street and Trask Avenue

Westminster, CA (December 19, 2022) — Edmundo Hernandez Died in two crashes on Newland Street and Trask Avenue.

The fatal two-vehicle collision occurred around 10:00 a.m. Friday, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. For unknown reasons, a driver of a Chevrolet Camaro failed to back down before a traffic stop as police pursued the driver for his fraudulent tags. The driver reportedly ran a red light a block away and crashed into a black BMW driven by 64-year-old Edmundo L. Hernandez.

Paramedics arrived shortly after and rushed Hernandez and his 54-year-old male passenger to the hospital where Hernandez died.

The driver of the Camaro reportedly left on foot but was detained after an hours-long search at Westminster and Garden Grove police stations.

During the investigation, authorities learned that alcohol was a factor in the accident. Although, the investigation should clarify more information.

Anyone with more information about this accident is asked to call the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

Our deepest sympathies go out to the family and friends of Edmundo L. Hernandez.

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