Man Found Shot Next To Pickup Truck In Santa Ana, Possible Road Rage Shooting
A gunshot victim was discovered lying next to a pickup truck in Santa Ana Wednesday afternoon after firefighters happened upon the scene while traveling along 1st Street.
On November 11, 2026, at approximately 1:00 p.m., Orange County Fire Authority firefighters were traveling along East 1st Street near South Lyon Street on a patient follow-up assignment when they spotted a gunshot victim lying beside a gray pickup truck.
Firefighters immediately requested additional emergency resources to the scene.
The victim was transported to a local hospital with lights and sirens activated. The victim’s condition has not been confirmed.
It remains unclear how long the victim had been lying near the truck before firefighters discovered them.
Witnesses who spoke with OnSceneTV but declined to appear on camera reported that the shooting may have stemmed from a road rage incident. These claims have not been independently verified, and authorities have not confirmed road rage as a motive.
Santa Ana police closed both directions of East 1st Street while investigators documented the scene and photographed evidence.
Authorities are searching for a suspect, whose identity remains unknown.
It is also unclear whether any other members of the public or nearby buildings were affected by the gunfire.
Orange County Fire Authority Battalion Chief Marty Driscoll spoke at the scene regarding the emergency response.
The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation.
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