# Pedestrian, 69, Killed in Garden Grove Hit-and-Run on Harbor Boulevard; Witness Follows Driver Until Arrest

> A 69-year-old woman was struck and killed by a white Cadillac SRX that did not stop on Harbor Boulevard near Palm Avenue in Garden Grove about 11:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. A witness followed the car until Garden Grove police stopped it; the driver, a man who has not been named, was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run, and police believe impairment contributed.

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- Status: developing
- As of: 2026-10-25T16:25:30.93+00:00
- Started: 2026-10-24T06:15:00+00:00
- Cities: Anaheim, Garden Grove
- Publisher: OCINT (https://ocint.app)

## Who / What / Where / When / Why

**Who:** Victim: a 69-year-old woman (identity not released). Suspect: an unidentified adult male, arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run. Investigating agency: Garden Grove Police Department.
**What:** Fatal pedestrian hit-and-run: a 69-year-old woman was struck by a white Cadillac SRX that fled the scene; the driver was arrested after a witness pursuit.
**Where:** 12000 block of Harbor Boulevard near Palm Avenue, Garden Grove, California.
**When:** Approximately 11:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, 2026; arrest followed shortly after at the scene of the vehicle stop.
**Why:** Police believe impairment contributed to the collision; the driver did not stop after striking the pedestrian.

## Narrative

A 69-year-old pedestrian was fatally struck by a white Cadillac SRX at approximately 11:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, in the 12000 block of Harbor Boulevard near Palm Avenue in Garden Grove. The vehicle fled the scene without stopping.

## Arrest
A witness followed the Cadillac SRX until Garden Grove Police Department officers were able to stop the vehicle. The male driver was taken into custody on suspicion of felony hit-and-run. Police report that impairment is believed to have been a factor in the collision. The driver has not been publicly identified.

## Victim
The pedestrian, a woman described as 69 years old, was transported to a hospital where she was pronounced dead. Her identity has not been released.

## Investigation
Garden Grove PD Investigator Reed is handling the case; members of the public with information are asked to call 714-741-5230. No charges beyond the initial felony hit-and-run arrest have been publicly announced. No new investigative developments have been reported as of Oct. 25.

## What to Expect
Investigators may file additional charges — such as vehicular manslaughter — as the case develops. The investigation is ongoing.

## Timeline

- **2026-10-23T23:15:00-07:00:** A 69-year-old pedestrian is struck by a white Cadillac SRX on Harbor Boulevard near Palm Avenue; the car does not stop. A witness follows it until Garden Grove police stop the driver, who is arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run.

## Primary sources

1. [GGPD account](https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/garden-grove-hit-and-run-deadly-harbor-boulevard-cadlilac-srx/)

## Factoids

- **GGPD account** (source_doc) ([source](https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/garden-grove-hit-and-run-deadly-harbor-boulevard-cadlilac-srx/)): Garden Grove police said the pedestrian was hit in the 12000 block of Harbor Boulevard near Palm Avenue about 11:15 p.m. Oct. 23, 2026, and died at a hospital. A witness followed the Cadillac SRX until officers stopped it; the male driver was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run, with impairment believed to be a factor. Investigator Reed: 714-741-5230.

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