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Adriana Flores

Age : 21

Gender : Female

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 01/23/2026

Location : La Veta Avenue at Batavia Street

City : Orange

County : Orange

State : California

Agency : Orange Police Department / Supporting law enforcement

Officer(s) :Unknown

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 01/23/2026 just after 3:00 a.m., California Highway Patrol officers and local law enforcement engaged a vehicle that was fleeing from law enforcement in Orange, California. The pursuit did not last long, and the fleeing vehicle lost control near La Veta Avenue and Batavia Street. The vehicle split in half upon impact in the crash. A female passenger in the fleeing vehicle was killed in the collision. Officers on scene detained and arrested the driver, who was injured and taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence and evading law enforcement. The Orange Police Department confirmed that the crash happened during an active pursuit and resulted in the fatal injury of the woman who was in the passenger seat. Investigation into the circumstances, including toxicology and charging decisions for the driver, is ongoing.

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https://www.instagram.com/p/DT3M9nfkzk2/
https://www.facebook.com/ktla5/posts/a-woman-was-killed-and-a-driver-was-arrested-after-a-vehicle-fleeing-from-law-en/1490311436018135/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oeaipu_UJTw