Santa Ana, CA (January 14, 2026) – A two-vehicle collision Monday morning in Santa Ana left at least one person injured, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 9:52 a.m. at the intersection of Villa Park Road and Hewes Street.
Responding officers arrived to find two damaged vehicles at the scene, including a Tesla with significant rear-end damage. Emergency medical teams treated at least one individual for injuries sustained in the crash before transporting them to a nearby hospital. The extent of the injuries has not been disclosed.
Details surrounding the cause of the accident remain limited, and it is unclear whether speed, distraction, or other factors played a role. Traffic was briefly impacted in the area while authorities secured the scene and began their preliminary investigation.
As of Wednesday, the incident remains under review.
We send our best wishes to the person injured and hope for a smooth and full recovery.