Wrong-Way Driver Causes Deadly Multi-Vehicle Crash Santa Ana

A high-speed wrong-way crash in Santa Ana on August 4, 2025, resulted in two fatalities and at least five injuries. Jorge Andres Delgado, 29, driving a BMW northbound in southbound lanes at an estimated speed of 80 mph, collided head-on with a Honda driven by 32-year-old Leticia Placencia Alvarado, killing both drivers at the scene. The crash also involved a Toyota SUV carrying five passengers, including a 1-year-old toddler, who were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Dashcam and social media videos confirmed Delgado's dangerous maneuver, and police suspect the crash was intentional, with investigations ongoing regarding the possible influence of drugs or alcohol. Delgado, a non-citizen who had overstayed his visa and was recently arrested for trespassing, died in the collision, preventing potential criminal charges such as vehicular manslaughter. Authorities continue to investigate and seek information from the public to clarify the circumstances of the crash.