Overview
- The incident occurred around 1:15 p.m. Monday on a taxiway in Santa Ana, with video showing a white Toyota Camry speeding past aircraft and ground workers.
- Airport officials identified the driver as a contract security guard assigned to an airfield security checkpoint.
- Orange County Sheriff's deputies detained the man without incident, and Orange County Fire Authority personnel evaluated him before he was hospitalized.
- Airport operations continued without disruption and no injuries were reported.
- The employee was placed on suspension pending a final review, and officials said it was unclear whether he was arrested as the investigation continues.