COSTA MESA, CA – 1 Dead, Several Injured in Hit-and-Run Crash on 55 Freeway Near Del Mar Avenue

Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision Reported in Costa Mesa

 
COSTA MESA, CA (December 5, 2018) – One person was killed and several others were injured Tuesday night in a hit-and-run collision on the 55 Freeway near Del Mar Avenue.
 
According to California Highway Patrol Sgt. Todd Kovaletz, the crash happened around 6:10 p.m. near the Del Mar Avenue off-ramp. One person was confirmed dead in the crash and several others were hospitalized.
 
Another individual fled the scene but was later arrested by CHP officers near Vanguard Way and Georgetown Lane less than two hours later. He was subsequently booked on suspicion of felony hit-and-run.
 
News reports did not specify how the incident occurred or release the names of those injured and killed.

---

It’s not easy facing the loss of someone we know. To the family and friends of the victim, we would like to send our sincere thoughts and sympathies to you all.

---

What separates our law firm from others in California? At the Sweet Law Group, we focus on helping our clients recover. Although no amount of compensation can suffice for the loss of a loved one, justice is still an option if you wish to pursue. Our personal injury lawyers are extensively trained to undertake a medley of cases involving wrongful death, car accidents and disability law. Call (800) 203-3061 for additional information.