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SANTA ANA, Orange County, Calif., Nov. 9, 2026 — Two people were hurt on Saturday night, November 7, when a pursuit ended in a rollover crash near the 1st Street on-ramp to southbound Interstate 5 in Santa Ana, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The CHP said a vehicle being chased by officers struck another vehicle near the on-ramp, and a Lexus SUV involved in the crash ended up on its roof. One person was reportedly trapped inside a vehicle and had to be freed. Medics took at least one injured person to UCI Medical Center, and the CHP's log also referenced a transport by Good Samaritan Hospital crews.
The agency said the driver believed to have been fleeing officers was taken into custody at the scene.
Officers shut down all lanes at the crash site to manage the scene, with the CHP saying the 1st Street on-ramp offered the best access for responders. A signal alert was issued for about an hour while investigators worked at the location, and a tow truck was called to remove the overturned SUV. Lanes were reported fully reopened late Saturday night.
The crash remains under review. We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
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This crash happened on I-5 in Santa Ana, CA. For other recent crashes near Santa Ana, CA, visit our Orange County accident news page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which vehicles are most prone to rolling over?
Taller vehicles with a higher center of gravity, such as SUVs, pickups and vans, are more likely to roll over than lower, wider passenger cars, especially during sharp steering movements or when a tire catches an edge or curb.
Does wearing a seat belt change the odds of surviving a rollover?
Yes. A seat belt keeps an occupant positioned inside the vehicle during a rollover, cutting the chance of being thrown out or thrown against the roof, both of which carry a much higher risk of serious injury or death.
What is a "tripped" rollover?
That's when a vehicle's tire hits a curb, soft shoulder, guardrail or other object that causes it to flip, instead of rolling from speed or steering alone. Many rollovers on ramps and shoulders start this way.
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