Man loses control of his car, killed in collision with SUV

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Article Date: 7/6/2009 | Resource: MLG

Man loses control of his car, killed in collision with SUV

“Driver lost control, collided with a car going the opposite direction.”

Authorities have identified a 23-year-old man who was killed when he lost control of his car and collided with an SUV, police said.

David Pop, of Orange, is suspected of speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol when the accident occurred about 9:35 p.m. Wednesday at the intersection of Batavia Avenue and Fletcher Street, said Orange police Sgt. Dan Adams.

The initial investigation revealed that Pop was driving a maroon older-model Honda Accord north on Batavia when he lost control and hit a curb. The Accord then careened across the road into oncoming traffic and collided with a GMC Yukon Denali, which was traveling south on Batavia, just north of Fletcher, Adams said.

Pop died at the scene, Adams said, adding that he had no passengers.

The man driving the Denali complained of pain, but was not taken to a hospital. His female passenger complained of pain and was taken to a hospital, Adams said.

“Speed and alcohol appear to be factors in this collision,” Adams said.

Traffic investigators are asking witnesses or anyone with information about the crash to call 714-744-7460.

For more information regarding this article please contact:

Jeffrey Marquart
(949)589-0150
jmarquart@marquartlawgroup.com