High-Speed Crash Leaves One Dead, Another Injured In Anaheim

07.28.2020 | 7:40 PM | ANAHEIM - A high-speed crash into a pole left one person dead and another injured, Tuesday night.

The crash was reported on the southbound I-5 Freeway just south of Brookhurst Street around 7:40 PM.

When crews arrived on scene they located a black 2016 Chevrolet Malibu with two occupants that had crashed into a pole.

The driver of the vehicle was rushed to an area hospital for treatment while crews worked to free the passenger who was trapped in the wreckage.

After about 30 minutes of cutting away at the vehicle the passenger was freed but ultimately declared deceased on scene.

Witnesses reported seeing the vehicle traveling at over 100 MPH when it lost control and crashed into the pole.

The cause of the crash is under investigation and speed is being weighed as a potential factor.

[lindabeckering]

What people don’t understand is these first responders see so much dreadful stuff? And it messes with their head. Emotional, and etc. so thanks to the many first responders out there. Y’all are in my prayers always

[poker_rs]

The video just goes to show us how life vs death is a matter of inches. Had the vehicle missed the pole everyone probably walks away. RIP to the victim, damn shame.

[jackiesiebrass]

I always wonder if passengers tell the drivers to slow down...this is so so sad and preventable..condolences to the family...

[OG_DSM]

So much respect for that 1st responder @5:50. He's like steel. I can't begin to imagine all the things he's seen in his career. Still able to preform his job at 110% capacity to save a life. Bless him AND all 1st responders. Untold heros!

[eddyg]

Y’all stay safe out on the roads. Just because it seems “cool” or “fun” to drive fast doesn’t mean that’s what you should be doing. Driving is a privilege and you share the roads with others. Protect yourselves and others by just following the rules 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[jakemoeller]

Thank you, firefighters and EMS personnel. I can only imagine how difficult it would be to deal with vehicle fatalities...taking home those images.

[audio.editor.aep.]

It's so sad seeing someone you know die in this tragedy. This kid was just starting his life. His mom was a single mother that kept him for 15 years and took care of him just so she can see that child to have a good life. But that ended that day. I feel so bad for him really do it just really hard seeing him die at this age and he had a little sister and a little brother and now those little kids wont grow up with that older brother RIP Jorge u were always the good guy my prayers go to your family🕊

[sirokk]

rest easy Giovanni we love and miss you, you didnt deserve this . long live Giovanni Jorge Lopez Ramos. forever 15 gio, u were my best friend . rest in peace 💙 im sorry it had to end like this

[xandersmomsamby]

The respect I have for these firemen and the work they do is immense.

[bruceperez]

My high praise and great respect to the first responders for having the courage and
guts to deal with this horrific accidents almost daily.

[erictirado]

I'm 36, looking back at my stupid, ridiculous, horrible recklessness in my early 20s gives me chills. I should be featured next, I thank God

[anastasiabeaverhousing]

These men are true heroes. I am in awe. Thank you for your service and God bless you all.

[Howhoward]

These are the types of calls that stick with us... we get back to the station and think what we could have done differently? All the training and experience sometimes is never enough. Time runs out and we’re left with a scar. What saves our mental are the lives we do save, it balances the good/bad. Please be safe.

[sixtoes]

Dam-it They tried like hell to save that person.

[wendy]

Even though there was no need to move quickly, the fire department really did hustle to extricate the passenger.

[jesicalynn]

My Son Is 14 and His name is Giovanni. I'm crying watching this and I don't even know you. Giovanni, you were so loved. I see so many people commenting on here that know you. I'm so sorry. Thinking of you and your Family. You didn't deserve this. This is what gives me Severe anxiety. Worrying everyday that something can happen to my Handsome, Funny, Lovable son. 😥💙💔
Did I see that the driver was his brother? How horribly sad.

[yknowgirl]

So much respect and gratitude for firefighters, emt's and all of you trained professionals that work so hard to save people.

[nm]

To all the first responders who worked so hard everyday. Thank u. I can’t imagine what y’all have to see

[kathylebro]

Kudos to the extraction team, especially the fireman balancing on that roof while bagging the victim.

[johnshaft]

That pole is probably the absolute worst thing they could have hit.