Pedestrian Fatally Struck at S. Gilbert Street and W. Orangethorpe Avenue in Fullerton
Fullerton, CA – November 23, 2025 – A pedestrian pushing a wheelchair was struck and killed Sunday evening in Fullerton, according to the Fullerton Police Department. The collision occurred around 6:43 p.m. at the intersection of S. Gilbert Street and W. Orangethorpe Avenue. Investigators reported that a white Toyota Prius was traveling south on S. Gilbert Street when the driver attempted to turn onto W. Orangethorpe Avenue and hit a pedestrian crossing northbound in a marked crosswalk. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later died from his injuries. Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash.
