A white vehicle was found parked sideways on an embankment near the Interstate 5 North to State Route 22 West interchange in Santa Ana, CA, today. Emergency services were alerted to the situation at approximately 9:03 PM. Upon arrival, responders confirmed that the vehicle was not involved in any traffic collision and had previously been reported as abandoned.
During the assessment, a pedestrian was observed taking items from the vehicle; however, there were no injuries reported related to this incident. By 10:26 PM, authorities confirmed that the vehicle was safely parked in a dirt area and had been marked as abandoned, allowing for a swift resolution to the situation.
Emergency services cleared the scene without complications, and all units were released shortly thereafter. Additional checks were conducted to ensure the vehicle was not reported stolen. The owner of an electric bike associated with the pedestrian was also located, confirming that the bike was not stolen.
This incident underscores the importance of reporting abandoned vehicles to maintain public safety. The prompt response from emergency services ensured that the situation was handled effectively, preventing any traffic disruptions in the area.