1 Killed, 1 Injured in Yorba Linda Car Accident
The Orange County Sheriff's Department said the driver, Matthew Andres Santome, 16, of Placentia, died at a hospital after the Friday night crash.
Matthew Andres Santome, 16, of Placentia, was killed in a car crash on Yorba Linda Boulevard in Yorba Linda on Nov. 6, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
What Happened on Yorba Linda Boulevard
Deputies were called at 8:01 p.m. on Friday to Yorba Linda Boulevard and Ohio Street. They found two vehicles at the scene. The sheriff's department said one vehicle hit a tree, and the other had minor damage.
Santome, the driver, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries and was pronounced dead there. A 15-year-old female passenger was also taken to a hospital and remained in critical condition. No other injuries were reported or found.
Where the Sheriff's Investigation Stands
The Orange County Sheriff's Department said its Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating the collision. The sheriff's department said the second driver remained at the scene and worked with deputies. The department also said drugs and alcohol are not suspected as contributing factors. Investigators asked anyone with more information to contact the team or send an anonymous tip to Orange County Crime Stoppers.
Roads are often closed for hours after a serious crash so investigators can measure and photograph the scene before anything is moved.
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