Joe Santos Killed in Pedestrian Accident at Serenity Lane and Golden Lantern Street (Laguna Niguel, CA)

Joe Santos Killed in Pedestrian Accident at Serenity Lane and Golden Lantern Street (Laguna Niguel, CA)
Joe Santos Killed in Pedestrian Accident at Serenity Lane and Golden Lantern Street (Laguna Niguel, CA)

Joe Santos Fatally Struck by Vehicle in Laguna Niguel

LAGUNA NIGUEL, CA (January 08, 2019) – A 58-year-old pedestrian died on Monday, December 31, after being struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Laguna Niguel.

According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred at the intersection of Serenity Lane and Golden Lantern Street at about 7:30 a.m. 58-year-old Joe Santos of Laguna Niguel was reportedly not in a marked crosswalk when he was hit by a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigators. Drugs or alcohol was not believed to be a contributing factor in the crash. Carrie Braun of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department described the incident as a “terrible set of circumstances.” She said the driver was not arrested.


Our deepest thoughts and regrets are with the family and friends of Joe Santos.


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