Salvador Torres Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Beach Boulevard [Westminster, CA]

Westminster, CA (August 8, 2026) — 34-year-old Salvador Torres lost his life after a frightening crash on Beach Boulevard.

Authorities say that 60-year-old Flavio Isaias Davalos of Westminster faces a vehicular manslaughter charge after he was accused of driving under the influence and fatally striking a pedestrian.

Police said Davalos allegedly hit Torres around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday in a parking lot near Beach Boulevard and 15th Street in Westminster, California.

Authorities arrested Davalos a short distance from the crash and booked him on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department identified Torres as a man who had no permanent address.

The investigation into the fatal collision remains ongoing.

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We extend our deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones of Salvador Gabriel Torres. May they find strength and comfort as they grieve this tragic loss.

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