Huntington Beach

Car crashes into tree, driver dead

A MAN man died early Monday morning in Huntington Beach when his car struck a tree in the area of Magnolia and Adams.

A MAN died early Monday morning in Huntington Beach when his car struck a tree in the area of Magnolia and Adams.

UPDATE: The man killed in the accident has been identified by the Orange County Coroner’s office as Jose Luna, Jr.

A 25-year-old Moreno Valley man died after his car crashed into a tree Monday morning, according to Huntington Beach police. The incident occurred around 4:53 a.m. in the area of Magnolia Street and Adams Avenue.

When officers arrived, they found a black 2013 Toyota Camry and a man still in the driver’s seat. Police believe that the car was traveling south on Magnolia Street south of Adams when it struck the center divider, then crashed into a tree.

An investigation into the incident is underway, and anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Huntington Beach Police Accident Investigator Robert Barr at (714) 536-5666 or Accident Investigator Josh Page at (714) 536-5670. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to (714) 960-8811.

The name of the man is being withheld until notification of his next-of-kin.

 

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