Irvine Police Department Press Release

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

11/13/2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press Release #:
111319
Contact:
Commander Noelle Smiley
949-724-7025
nsmiley@cityofirvine.org

Update on Fatal Traffic Collision Investigation

The Irvine Police Department has reclassified yesterday’s traffic collision investigation as a death investigation. 
Yesterday, the Irvine Police Department (IPD), Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), and Irvine Valley College Police Department (IVCPD) responded to a reported traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle. The pedestrian was pronounced at the scene. 
Based on evidence collected at the scene and witness interviews, the Irvine Police Department is investigating this case as a possible suicide. 
The driver involved in this incident is cooperating with the investigation. 
IPD’s Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating this case. Anyone with information should contact Officer Roberto Solis at 949-724-7212, ext. 2128. 

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