La Habra man killed, two others injured in solo-car crash


LA HABRA >> A 20-year-old La Habra man died and two others were seriously hurt in a violent solo-car crash early Saturday, authorities said.
Paramedics pronounced Miguel Martinez Jr. dead at the scene of the 12:15 a.m. crash on westbound La Habra Boulevard, just west of McPherson Street, according to Orange County coroner’s officials.
He was believed to be a passenger in the Nissan Maxima, which veered to the right side of the road and sheared off a fire hydrant before striking a small tree and a large palm tree, La Habra police Lt. Dan Henderson said.
“Everyone in the vehicle was ejected,” he said.
The driver and a second passenger of the car, both described as La Habra men in their late-teens to early-20s, were hospitalized.
“Out last update from the hospital is that they are in serious-but-stable condition,” Henderson said.
The cause of the crash remained under investigation, police said in a written statement. “However, speed and failing to wear safety belts are contributing factors.”
The cause of the crash remained under investigation, police said in a written statement. “However, speed and failing to wear safety belts are contributing factors.”
La Habra Boulevard remained shut down in both directions until 7:30 a.m. as police carried out their investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the crash is asked to contact the La Habra Police Department Traffic Unit at 562-383-4300.

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