Teenage boy killed, girl critically injured in Orange County crash
Key Points:
- A two-car crash in Yorba Linda on Friday night resulted in the death of a 16-year-old boy and critical injury to a 15-year-old girl.
- The collision occurred around 8 p.m. near Yorba Linda Boulevard and Ohio Street, with one vehicle hitting a tree and the other sustaining minor damage.
- The deceased driver was identified as Matthew Andres Santome from Placentia, while the critically injured passenger remains hospitalized.
- Authorities reported no other injuries, confirmed the second vehicle's driver cooperated, and stated that drugs or alcohol were not factors in the crash.
- The Orange County Sheriff's Department is investigating and has requested anyone with information to contact their Major Accident Investigation Team.