Santa Ana, CA (September 14, 2024) – Emergency responders from Santa Ana Fire and Rescue were dispatched early Saturday morning to a serious traffic collision involving injuries at the intersection of E 1st St and N Main St in the city’s Eastside neighborhood. The crash occurred just after 12:36 a.m. PDT, prompting a rapid medical and law enforcement response.
Medics and firefighters arrived at the scene to find multiple vehicles involved and at least one person injured. Paramedics provided immediate care at the scene before transporting the injured victim to a nearby hospital for further treatment. The severity of the injuries has not yet been publicly confirmed, but authorities stated the crash required full medical response due to the condition of those involved.
The crash happened at a major intersection in central Santa Ana, near commercial businesses and residential blocks. Emergency crews temporarily shut down parts of the roadway to manage debris, assess structural vehicle damage, and support ongoing investigation efforts.
As of this report, investigators have not released information regarding the cause of the crash or whether any traffic violations contributed to the incident. It is unclear if impairment, distraction, or speed played a role.
Our thoughts are with the injured individuals, and we hope for their complete and swift recovery.
