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Driver Arrested After Dana Point Hit-and-Run That Killed 13-Year-Old

Witnesses directed deputies to a 59-year-old suspect found a few miles from the crash.

Overview

  • Deputies responded around 8:20 a.m. to Dana Point Harbor Drive and Park Lantern after reports of a collision.
  • They located a juvenile with severe injuries, and the 13-year-old was later pronounced dead at a hospital.
  • The driver left the area, and witnesses helped deputies identify and locate the suspect roughly two to three miles away.
  • A 59-year-old was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  • The Orange County Sheriff’s Department says the investigation continues into the alleged hit-and-run and possible impairment.