Tania Valencia Killed in Pedestrian Accident on West 17th Street [Santa Ana, CA]

17-Year-Old Girl Dies after Struck by Vehicle on West 17th Street in Santa Ana

 
SANTA ANA, CA (July 14, 2023) – Tania Godinez Valencia was killed in a pedestrian accident in Santa Ana Monday afternoon on July 10.
 
The fatal accident happened around 2:40 p.m. at 2000 West 17th Street. According to the Santa Ana Police Department, Valencia was walking northbound as she crossed the street when a westbound vehicle struck her.
 
First responders rushed Valencia to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
 
Despite life-saving efforts at the hospital, Valencia succumbed to her injuries Wednesday on July 12.
 
Loved ones set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for Valencia’s funeral. The page has raised $2,435 so far of a $20,000 goal.
 
Meanwhile, the driver remained on scene and cooperated with authorities.
 
Alcohol is not believed to be a factor in the crash, which is still under investigation.

The Santa Ana Police Department’s Collision Investigations Unit (CIU) urged anyone with information to contact Inv. L. Bao at 714-245-8223 or the Santa Ana Police Department’s Traffic Division at 714-245-8200.

We would like to extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Tania Valencia.

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