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Fatal Traffic Collision in Lake Forest, Driver Arrested for DUI
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LAKE FOREST, Calif. (Aug. 7, 2026): On Thursday, August 6, at 9:39 p.m., deputies responded to the intersection of El Toro Road and Via Ridgeline Road in Lake Forest reference a traffic collision between two vehicles. Orange County Fire Authority arrived and found one adult male, in his 70’s, deceased...
Fatal Traffic Collision in Mission Viejo, Driver Arrested for DUI
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MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (Aug. 11, 2026): On Saturday, August 8, at 9:19 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Pacific Crest Drive and Glenwood Drive in Mission Viejo regarding a traffic collision between a vehicle and a pedestrian. Deputies arrived and found Duo Ying Liang, a 60-year-old female from Mission...
OCSD to hold DUI Checkpoint in San Clemente
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SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (Aug. 12, 2026): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, August 14th, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the city of San Clemente. DUI Checkpoints are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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DANA POINT, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2026) The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday, Aug 16, in the City of Dana Point focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding, making illegal...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Focuses on the Dangers of Distracted Driving
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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif. (Aug. 15, 2026) The Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct a traffic safety operation on Saturday, Aug 17, in the City of Rancho Santa Margarita focused on the most dangerous driver behaviors that put the safety of people biking or walking at risk. These violations include speeding...
Safe Drives Save Lives: Make the End of Summer Memorable
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (Aug. 17, 2026) – Before the summer season winds down, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department wants everyone to kick off their Labor Day festivities with safety at the forefront. Make the decision that saves lives. Choose safety every time you get behind the wheel and never drive...
Fatal Traffic Collision in San Juan Capistrano, Driver Arrested for Hit-and-Run
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SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. (Aug. 17, 2026): On Monday, August 17, 2026, shortly after 12:30 a.m., deputies were in the area of Ortega Highway and La Novia Avenue, San Juan Capistrano, when they discovered an injured male down in the roadway. Deputies found Cesar Amilcar Zuniga Ruiz, a 23-year-old man...
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Visits Public Event to Educate the Public on How to “Know Your Limit”
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SANTA ANA, Calif. (Aug. 14, 2026) – On August 16, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will visit the Dana Point Concert in the Park to educate patrons on the importance of monitoring how much they drink and to “know your limit.” The “Know Your Limit” campaign will be from...
Fatal Traffic Collision in Lake Forest, Driver Arrested for DUI
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LAKE FOREST, Calif. (Aug. 19, 2026): On Wednesday, August 19, at 5:42 a.m., deputies responded to the area of El Toro Road and Creekside regarding a traffic collision between a vehicle and a motorcycle. Deputies arrived and found the motorcyclist, David Matthew Atwood Sr., 55, of Lake Forest, unresponsive. He...
Fatal Traffic Collision in Mission Viejo, Two Drivers Arrested
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MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (Aug. 21, 2026): On Thursday, Aug. 20, at 9:41 p.m., deputies responded to the area of Los Alisos Boulevard and Mustang Run in Mission Viejo regarding a solo vehicle traffic collision. Deputies arrived and found Shalia Deciderio, a 21-year-old female from Rancho Santa Margarita, deceased. A preliminary...