Suspected DUI crash involving church van leaves 3 dead in Orange County

A two-vehicle crash that killed three people, including a 10-year-old girl, and sent at least six others to the hospital Wednesday night is believed to have been caused by an intoxicated driver, officials said.

The crash occurred around 8:45 p.m. near the intersection of Orangethorpe Avenue and Melrose Street in Placentia, California.

KTLA's Chip Yost reports on Jan. 26, 2023.

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[jessejames]

Let's see if the church helps this family. My aunt was going to a church here in Anaheim for about 10 years. She always volunteered, gave money and helped the church out along with other members. During covid one of the longtime church members got sick. So my aunt and other longtime church members went to the pastor and asked him if they could donate funds to the person that got sick. He said NO! Again that lady was a longtime member! So I do not know the family that are part of this crash but let's hope the church and the pastor help them. Forsure the church's kindness and words will be tested!

[saifal-badri]

Get fkn Uber why just why people keep doing this, RIP for all these victims 😢

[locloc]

Don’t let the driver ever see the sun or family again

[clarissawestbrook]

This is so awful and sad! Rest in peace to the victims. My condolences to the victim's families. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[reconr]

So damn tragic
Life is so fragile with idiots like that on the street

[tklucas]

Sending prayers to the families. Very tragic.

[albatross]

Prayers to the survivors & families of the innocent victims. No excuses in this day & age for any DUI with so many other forms of transportation available at our fingertips. The reckless drunk driver will be locked up for a long time; this is Orange County.

[Beatrizzzle]

Meanwhile the one who caused this accident gets to live smh.

[Mediamikemusic]

why do the wrong ones always survive smh

[musk-eteer]

ironic how they don't mention the car's brand that crashed only if or when Tesla happened 🤔

[Victic]

Gosh, what terrible luck to run into this guy. After church too. Damn. Where is the Devine intervention?

[annettaliverpool]

1st, condolences to the grieving family, 2nd, I believe some people should shut up, don't text, don't say anything, just read and or listen. All of us are in this world whether you serve God or not we will die, some day, no body knows how but, but, it's not how, or when, it's where we will spend eternity, so we look to Jesus, and stop condemning the church, who by the way are the people. Every person's relationship is with Jesus, 1st and foremost.

[rogeliasweeney]

Sweet and Heavenly Father, please be with the surviving family
I hate these absolutely inconsiderate and totally avoidable accidents.
People, stop drinking and driving!!
Justice system, please treat these "selfish perpetrators' as if it was a family member of yours that fell victim to these crimes.
Come, Lord Jesus, Come🌹

[brandonkelley]

So they had over 10 ppl in the van? That thing max holds 8 church should be help accountable too

[jeffreyb]

Did the impaired driver speed through a red light?

[Dovietail]

I am not victim blaming. However, I am saying that if you sit in the back seat of a van, you need to have your seat belt on. That was a survivable crash. What a tragedy.

[AntiqueCycles]

The lord wanted to take them home. For the ones who survived, that is called a miracle. LOL.

[blacktourmalinegod]

God too them away from earth because they didnt listen that the earth was build to walk not to drive, Once again god keep winning

[HappyHarryHardon]

It’s all part of god’s plan. Don’t be sad, rejoice.

[chinatownboy]

Did anyone ask if The Pastor was given a toxicology screening? Was the 10 year old in a car seat?