Woman Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash in Garden Grove; Driver Arrested

Pedestrian Struck by DUI Suspect at Harbor Blvd., and Palm Avenue

GARDEN GROVE, Calif. (Oct. 26, 2026) — A suspected DUI driver struck and killed a pedestrian Friday at Harbor Boulevard and Palm Avenue in Garden Grove, but was followed by a witness and later arrested by police.

The fatal hit-and-run crash occurred around 11:16 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23rd at the Garden Grove intersection, Garden Grove police Sgt. Thomas Capps said.

Woman, 69, Struck, Killed on Harbor Boulevard

The driver of a white Cadillac SRX struck the 69-year-old woman and failed to stop. Meanwhile, paramedics responded and rushed the injured woman to UCI Medical Center where she later died from her injuries.

Authorities later arrested the suspect on suspicion of felony hit-and-run and driving under the influence.

Witnesses are asked to contact the Garden Grove Police Department at 714-741-5230.

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