COSTA MESA, Calif. (KNX) — Costa Mesa police have arrested a man who allegedly killed a pedestrian and caused a fiery crash while driving under the influence of drugs late Tuesday night.
Officers were called at 11:25 p.m. to the area of Victoria Street and Placentia Avenue for a possible vehicle rollover.
Arriving officers found a vehicle engulfed in flames with the driver outside of it, according to a news release. Officers also found a downed traffic control light pole — a possible result of the crash.
Witnesses told police the driver allegedly struck a male pedestrian as he waited on the sidewalk to cross the intersection, according to the release. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver, identified as 65-year-old Jon Weir of Garden Grove, was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs. Weir was taken to a hospital, where he was to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.
The crash prompted a Sig Alert for the affected area. Eastbound Victoria Street was scheduled to open up at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.
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