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ORANGE, Orange County, Calif., Oct. 22, 2026 — Two vehicles collided Wednesday evening, October 21, at the intersection of East Fairhaven Avenue and Esplanade Avenue in Orange, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash was first logged as a collision with unknown injuries before CHP updated it to confirm injuries at the scene.
A silver Ford Flex and a black Honda were involved, CHP's traffic log shows. The Flex reportedly sustained front axle damage and the Honda reportedly sustained front right axle damage, though the full extent of injuries has not been released.
CHP requested a tow response and dispatched a patrol unit to the scene shortly before 7 p.m. Two tow companies were called in to clear the vehicles, the log indicates.
No further details on the cause of the crash or the number of people hurt have been made public. The incident remains under investigation.
We hope everyone who was hurt makes a full and speedy recovery.
Local Crash Information for Orange, CA
The crash was reported at East Fairhaven Avenue and Esplanade Avenue in Orange. For more crash news from the area, see our latest Orange County crash news.
Frequently Asked Questions
What injuries are most common in car accidents?
Intersection crashes often cause whiplash, head and neck injuries, broken bones, and bruising from seatbelts or airbags. Severity depends on speed and the angle of impact.
What are the most common causes of car accidents?
Failure to yield, running a red light or stop sign, distracted driving, and misjudging another driver's speed are frequent factors in intersection collisions.
How does speed affect crash severity?
Higher speeds increase the force of impact and the distance a vehicle travels before stopping, which raises the risk of serious injury even in a relatively short intersection crash.
What to Do After a Car Accident in Orange, CA
If you're involved in an intersection crash, try to move to a safe spot if possible and check yourself and passengers for injuries before exiting the vehicle. Call 911 even if injuries seem minor, since some symptoms take hours to appear. Make sure to exchange information with the other driver and note any visible damage or road conditions. Seek a medical evaluation promptly, and keep copies of any police report or paperwork from the scene for your records.
