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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Car slams into children in Anaheim

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Updated  February 14, 2024 6:20pm PST
Anaheim
FOX 11

Car slams into students in Anaheim, 2 injured

Two teens were hospitalized after a car lost control and crashed into a group of high school students in Anaheim. Locals say this isn't the first time there's been a crash like this at the intersection.

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Scary moments Tuesday when a driver apparently lost control and slammed into a group of students in Anaheim.

The terrifying incident caught on camera happened on State College Boulevard near Katella High School.

At least two people were hospitalized. The extent of their injuries and current conditions are not known. 

The driver remained at the scene, but it's unclear what prompted the crash. 

Cellphone video showed another driver recklessly weaving in and out of traffic only hours before Tuesday's crash.

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Car slams into students in Anaheim

A car lost control and slammed into a group of students Tuesday.

"I feel bad for the people here and who got injured, " said Jovani Barraganten.

According to people from a nearby business, roughly a year ago another car also lost control at the same intersection. Some think the crashes are related to teen drivers from the high school.

"Kids coming out from school, they drive crazy around here trying to show off," said Antonio Ramirez. "That's what happened."

Ramirez frequently walks his 4-year-old granddaughter down S. State College Boulevard, where Tuesday's crash occurred. 

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"Police should be here [watching] between 2 and 3 [in the afternoon]," Ramirez said. "Because the kids after school stay around here."

Anaheim Police said speed was a factor in the crash, and that they're still investigating, though no arrests have been made.

Any witnesses were urged to call police.