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Police Identify Pedestrian Killed by Garbage Truck at Santa Ana Roundabout

Investigators named Maria Rubalcava de Ruesga, 69, as they examine a right-turn collision near an elementary school.

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.