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Hoang Phan killed in Santa Ana pedestrian, motorcycle collision

  • By JOHN ESHER
  • News, Breaking News
  • Posted: February 03, 2025 EDT
  • Updated: February 03, 2025 12:08 AM EDT

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Crash on Euclid Street claims life of Garden Grove resident, authorities say

SANTA ANA, CA, (February 01, 2025) - A pedestrian was fatally struck by a motorcycle operator in Santa Ana Saturday evening, according to police. The incident happened around 7 p.m. in the 1000 block of North Euclid Street.

pedestrian killedHoang Mai Phan, a 58-year-old man from Garden Grove, was fatally hit by a motorcycle rider along North Euclid Street in Santa Ana Saturday evening, according to a news release.

Based on preliminary findings, 58-year-old Hoang Mai Phan was walking eastbound through Euclid Street when a motorcycle, going southbound, crashed into him. Tragically, Garden Grove resident Phan died at the scene as a result of injuries. The motorcyclist remained at the scene. Alcohol or drugs do not appear to be a factor, police said.

Anyone with information about the incident was urged to contact the Collision Investigations Unit.

This is an ongoing investigation.

CRASH INVESTIGATION NEEDED

California remained the state with the highest number of pedestrian fatalities, though its numbers had decreased. In 2019, California had 1,020 pedestrian traffic fatalities, increasing to 1,026 in the year 2020 before falling to 958 in 2021.

“In most instances, pedestrians possess the right of way when crossing an intersection or a street regardless of if they are in a marked crosswalk,” said Bond, Managing Partner of Bond Legal. 

“It is always a driver’s duty to yield to any pedestrian.”

Bond, an experienced pedestrian accident attorney, noted that in cases such as this, it is imperative to have an independent probe conducted by a seasoned lawyer to help protect the rights of the victim's family.

WRONGFUL DEATH CLAIM

Pending the results of the investigation, the family members of Hoang Mai Phan may be entitled to a wrongful death claim for the loss of love and companionship.

“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” said Bond, a national legal analyst for Newsline. 

“A wrongful death lawyer will stay updated on the official investigation and help ensure that the victim's legal rights and best interests are protected.”


Newsline's national legal analyst Candice Bond is experienced in fatal pedestrian accidents, and if you or a family member need help she's available for a free consultation to guide you

(Candice Bond, our national legal analyst, is a Managing Partner at Bond Legal. Newsline can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-985-6515 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).

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The staff of Newsline would like to extend our thoughts and prayers to Hoang Mai Phan and family

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