Santa Ana police seek hit-and-run driver who collided with wheelchair, leaving victim dying in roadway

Santa Ana police are seeking the driver of a dark Toyota Camry that collided with a pedestrian in a wheelchair on Friday night.

The collision occurred at about 10:37 p.m. near the intersection of 1st and Townsend streets.

The person was left lying the roadway with a faint pulse and shallow breathing, according to police. After “all signs of life ceased,” CPR was administered and the pedestrian was transported to a hospital in “extremely” critical condition, a news release stated.

The preliminary investigation showed the wheelchair was crossing 1st Street southbound in a marked crosswalk when he was struck by a vehicle, headed east.

“Following the collision, the vehicle failed to stop and continued east on 1st.  The outstanding vehicle is believed to be a black or dark colored Toyota Camry that should have extensive damage to its front end,” the release said.

Anyone having information about the collision or the vehicle is urged to contact the Santa Ana Police Department’s Traffic Division at (714) 245-8200 or Investigator N. Quinones at (714) 245-8284.