3 killed in fiery Anaheim crash when car goes airborne, strikes brick wall and fire hydrant

Monday, March 28, 2022
ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) -- Three young men were killed in a fiery single-vehicle crash in Anaheim overnight.

The crash happened just before 2 a.m. near Harbor Boulevard and La Palma Avenue, according to the Anaheim Police Department. Police say a white Mercedes lost control and went airborne before striking a brick wall and fire hydrant.
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The vehicle was split in half and burst into flames. All three men inside, only described as being in their 20s, died.

A police unit was nearby when the crash occurred and an officer tried to render aid, but the fire made it difficult.
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Police said there was no indication that the car was street racing.

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