Irvine Police Department Press Release

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE
1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
irvinepd.org

07/22/2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Cathy Scherer, Lieutenant
949-724-7362
IPDPIO@cityofirvine.org

Irvine Police Investigating a Fatal Traffic Collision

IRVINE, Calif. (July 22, 2023) – An 87-year-old female pedestrian has died after being involved in a collision with a vehicle.

Last evening, around 7:45 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) responded to reports of a traffic collision at the intersection of Irvine Boulevard and Marketplace. Our partners at the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to assist.

The initial investigation determined a black Jeep Wrangler was traveling westbound on Irvine Boulevard toward Marketplace. A female pedestrian was walking northbound on Marketplace, in the crosswalk, when she was struck by the vehicle.

The female pedestrian sustained serious injuries from the collision and was determined to be deceased at the scene. The female pedestrian was identified as Maria Servas (87), of Irvine, California.

The driver of the vehicle was contacted at the scene by officers and cooperated with the investigation. Officers determined the driver was not under the influence of alcohol or drugs. IPD’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT) is investigating the cause of the collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Christopher Ostrowski at 949-724-7047.