[10-14-2026] Orange County, CA – Woman Killed After Suspected DUI Collision in Irvine

A woman was killed, and another driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI following a two-vehicle collision in Irvine on Wednesday night, October 14, 2026.

According to the Irvine Police Department, the crash was reported at around 9:06 p.m. at Harvard Avenue and Paseo Westpark.

Officers and Orange County Fire Authority crews responded to a collision involving a Toyota Corolla and a Mercedes-Maybach.

Irvine Police spokesperson Ziggy Azarcon said firefighters extricated the woman driving the Toyota after she became trapped in the wreckage. She was transported to Orange County Global Hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The adult male driver of the Mercedes-Maybach was detained at the scene and subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

Authorities had not released either driver’s identity. Police had not determined whether speed or other factors contributed to the collision.

The circumstances remain under investigation. 

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