Skateboarder Killed in Santa Ana
- Peter Bryan Duran Morquecho, a 23-year-old skateboarder, was tragically killed when a car struck him in Santa Ana.
- The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday while he was riding along Main Street.
- Investigators are currently looking into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Santa Ana police are currently investigating a tragic incident involving a skateboarder who was struck and killed by a car on Wednesday evening. The collision occurred around 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Main Street and 15th Street, as confirmed by the Santa Ana Police Department. The victim has been identified as 23-year-old Peter Bryan Duran Morquecho from Anaheim. According to investigators, Morquecho was riding southbound along the western curb of Main Street when he was hit by a vehicle traveling in the same direction. The exact circumstances leading to the crash remain unclear, prompting further inquiries by law enforcement. Following the impact, Morquecho fell to the ground and lost consciousness. Emergency responders transported him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the vehicle involved in the accident remained at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. Authorities have indicated that neither alcohol nor drugs appear to be contributing factors in the crash. The police are urging anyone with additional information regarding the incident to reach out to detectives at (714) 245-8224, as they seek to piece together the events surrounding this unfortunate accident.