Overview
- The fatal crash occurred just before 8 a.m. near Shelton Street and West Bishop Street, less than a block from Pio Pico Elementary School.
- Santa Ana police said a garbage truck traveling east on Bishop turned right onto southbound Shelton at the roundabout and struck the woman as she crossed.
- Authorities identified the victim as Santa Ana resident Maria Rubalcava de Ruesga, 69, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
- The truck driver remained at the location and is cooperating with the Santa Ana Police Department's Collision Investigation Unit.
- The school district activated a crisis team for students and school leaders, and the city offered assistance while police seek witnesses at (714) 245-8224.