An alleged DUI driver rammed a police car and was fatally shot in north Orange County

On November 28, 2024, at approximately 4:42 p.m., police officers were notified of a possible DUI driver in the area of Lambert and the 57 Freeway, according to the Brea Police Department.

Officers responded and found a vehicle matching the description up against a retaining wall in the westbound lanes of Lambert, east of the 57 freeway.

Officers made contact with the driver.

Officers surrounded the truck and made contact with the driver, but he proceeded to ram into a cruiser for several seconds, pushing the cruiser across lanes, according to ABC News.

A short time later, an officer involved shooting occurred. The driver of the vehicle was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased by medical staff.

Per department policy, the Orange County District Attorney’s office responded to the scene to initiate an investigation into the circumstances of the officer involved shooting.

If you were a witness or have additional information please contact the OCDA’s office at 714-664-3964.

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Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions.

When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.