Minivan Jumps Divider on Harbor; Man Dies
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A man died Friday after his van jumped a divider on Harbor Boulevard, crossed three lanes of oncoming traffic and rammed an unoccupied bus shelter near Carriage Street in Santa Ana.
The accident occurred about 4 p.m. when Ludger Peralta, 48, of Santa Ana swerved to avoid traffic, officials said.
“The evidence indicates that he was traveling at a high rate of speed,” said police Sgt. Baltazar De La Riva.
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