Orange: Driver Dies After Slamming Into Vehicle Stopped At Light

05.20.2022 | 9:50 PM | ORANGE – The driver of a pickup truck died after slamming into a vehicle that was stopped at a traffic light, Friday night.

The deadly crash occurred at the intersection of North Glassell Street and West Collins Avenue around 9:50 PM.

When authorities arrived they located a white 1989 Dodge Ram that had collided with a newer model white Honda Accord that was stopped a traffic light.

The driver of the Dodge, an adult male, sustained serious injuries and was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

No other injuries were reported despite major damage.

An unrelated motorcyclist was arrested on suspicion of DUI after being stopped for driving through the closed intersection.

Alcohol is being investigated as a potential factor in the crash.

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