ANAHEIM, Orange County, Calif., Oct. 30, 2026 — A driver was hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash on Thursday evening, October 29, on Perdido Street in Anaheim, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash was reported near the intersection of Ball Road and Perdido Street shortly after 5 p.m. The collision involved a silver sedan and a truck. A silver Toyota Camry in the crash sustained major front-end damage.
The driver of the Toyota Camry was transported from the scene. The extent of that driver's injuries was not released. A tow truck was later called to clear the heavily damaged Camry from the roadway.
No further details on what led to the crash, including possible cause or fault, had been released as of Thursday evening. The CHP incident log did not indicate whether anyone else involved was hurt.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
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