Overview
- Authorities identified the victim as Maria Rubalcava de Ruesga, who was pronounced dead near Bishop and Shelton streets shortly before 8 a.m. Wednesday.
- Police said the trash truck was traveling east on Bishop and turned right onto southbound Shelton at the roundabout when it struck her as she crossed.
- The Santa Ana Police Department’s Collision Investigation Unit is conducting a preliminary probe and asks anyone with information to call 714-245-8224.
- The collision occurred near Pio Pico Elementary School, and the city and Santa Ana Unified School District activated crisis support for the school community.
- Some outlets reported graphic injuries and cited the truck as belonging to Republic Services, while family members launched a GoFundMe to help with funeral costs.