On Saturday, July 13, 2019, at approximately 9:29 p.m., Tustin Police Dispatch received 911 calls regarding a traffic collision in the area of Jamboree Road and West Drive involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. When officers arrived, they found a pedestrian in the roadway with major injuries. Paramedics responded shortly thereafter and pronounced the pedestrian deceased.
The preliminary investigation revealed the pedestrian entered the roadway and was struck by a vehicle traveling northbound on Jamboree. Alcohol and drugs do not appear to be a factor in the collision. The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. The investigation is on-going and fault is still being determined.
The pedestrian is identified as 19-year-old Trace Goodwin from Pensacola, Florida.
If anyone has information about this collision, please call Officer Casiello at 714-573-3218.
Press Release by Lt. Andrew Birozy, (714) 573-3282, abirozy@tustinca.org