Placentia, Calif. (November 7, 2026) — Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) officials were recently made aware of a car crash that occurred at the intersection of Yorba Linda Boulevard and Ohio Street on November 6 at approximately 8 p.m. Local law enforcement officials have confirmed that two PYLUSD students were involved in the crash. An 11th-grade student from El Dorado High School tragically died from injuries sustained in the crash, and an 11th-grade student from Yorba Linda High School remains in critical condition.
Our entire district is deeply saddened by this news. During this incredibly challenging time, we ask that you respect the privacy of these students and their loved ones and keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Words cannot express our deep sorrow following the loss of one of our own and our concern for the student in critical condition. Please keep our Golden Hawk and Mustang families, along with our entire district community, in your thoughts as we cope with this tragic news.”
Additional support staff, including district and Orange County Department of Education grief counselors, will be available to assist those affected by this tragedy at El Dorado High School, Yorba Linda High School, and throughout the PYLUSD community. Students, staff, and families who need additional support are encouraged to contact their school’s front office to arrange a time to speak with a mental health professional.
The health, safety, and well-being of students, staff, and families remain PYLUSD’s top priority. We thank our community for its support during this difficult time.
Read the Orange County Sheriff’s Department press release for additional information regarding the incident.
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