Hunter Shekels Killed, 19-Year-Old Noah Watson Arrested in Crash on Yorba Ranch Road [Yorba Linda, CA]

20-Year-Old Hunter Shekels Identified in Fatal Yorba Linda Crash, 19-Year-Old Noah Watson Arrested

 
YORBA LINDA, CA (January 4, 2022) – The Orange County District Attorney’s Office identified 20-year-old Hunter Shekels as the victim who died in a crash on Yorba Ranch Road on December 16.
 
According to the California Highway Patrol, Shekels was a passenger in a Ford F-350 pickup traveling on the road at speeds of 100 mph prior to the crash. Then, the driver – 19-year-old Noah Watson of Yorba Linda – hit the center median on Yorba Ranch and then crashed into a tree.
 
As a result, Shekels suffered grave injuries and died in the crash. His family set up a GoFundMe account to help them with funeral expenses.
 
Watson was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.
 
Based on a report, deputies suspected Watson of driving under the influence and speeding. They said they also found a loaded, unregistered firearm under the driver’s seat of Watson’s pickup truck.
 
As of now, an investigation is ongoing to locate and identify the vehicle and its driver.

Our sincerest sympathies go to the family and loved ones of Hunter Shekels.

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