On Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 6:48 AM, police officers were dispatched to E. Orangethorpe Ave and S. State College Blvd. regarding a traffic collision involving an Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA) bus, according to the Fullerton Police Department .
Upon arrival, officers located a gray 1991 Toyota Pick-Up with moderate passenger-side damage just north of the intersection, a White 2018 Tesla Model 3 with significant front-end damage in the intersection, and an OCTA bus with moderate driver-side damage just south of the intersection.
Fullerton Fire responded and immediately transported the adult male driver of the Tesla to a local trauma center for treatment. Shortly after arriving to the hospital, the driver was pronounced deceased. Sadly, the adult female passenger of the Tesla was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Toyota Pick-up and the OCTA bus involved in the collision remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators…