Two killed in multi-car crash in Anaheim

An innocent driver was among the fatalities in the collision involving several vehicles.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 11:56am

An extreme close-up photograph of shattered car window glass reflecting the flashing lights of emergency vehicles, conveying the gritty, investigative nature of the tragic multi-car crash in Anaheim.The aftermath of a deadly multi-car collision in Anaheim exposes the harsh realities of reckless driving and the fragility of life on the road.Anaheim Today

An early morning multi-car crash in Anaheim has left two people dead, including an innocent driver of a Toyota Camry. The incident began when police spotted a silver Infiniti sedan driving erratically, but lost sight of the vehicle before it collided with three other cars at an intersection. The front right passenger of the Infiniti was killed, and three others in that car are in critical condition. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of reckless driving and the potential for innocent lives to be lost in high-speed collisions. It also raises questions about police pursuit protocols and whether more could have been done to prevent the fatal crash.

The details

According to police, an officer spotted the silver Infiniti sedan driving erratically in the area of Cypress Street and Harbor Boulevard. The officer attempted to pull the vehicle over, but the driver turned off their lights and sped away, evading the officer. Moments later, the Infiniti crashed into three other vehicles at the intersection of Anaheim Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue. The front right passenger of the Infiniti was killed, and three other occupants of that car are in critical condition. The other person killed was the innocent driver of a red Toyota Camry. Two other vehicles were also involved, but their occupants only sustained minor injuries.

  • The incident occurred just before 1 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Anaheim Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the multi-car crash.

Antonio Castaneda

An eyewitness who reported seeing police chasing the Infiniti sedan before the fatal collision.

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What they’re saying

“One of our officers saw a silver Infiniti sedan driving erratically in the area of Cypress Street and Harbor Boulevard, which is just a couple blocks around the corner. Our officers tried to catch up to that vehicle to conduct an enforcement stop, and the driver turned off his lights, took off, and we never actually caught up to the vehicle.”

— Sgt. Matt Sutter, Anaheim Police Department

“I saw police chasing that vehicle before hearing the loud crash.”

— Antonio Castaneda, Eyewitness

What’s next

Anaheim police are continuing their investigation into the cause of the multi-car crash, including whether drugs or alcohol were factors. They will also review their pursuit protocols to determine if any changes are needed to prevent similar tragic incidents in the future.

The takeaway

This heartbreaking crash serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences that can result from reckless driving and the need for enhanced safety measures and responsible law enforcement practices to protect innocent lives on the road.