2 dead in suspected DUI crash in Anaheim

Two men were killed when a suspected drunk driver plowed into their car in Anaheim late Saturday night, police said.

One of the victims was ejected when a silver Mazda CX9 minivan headed eastbound on La Palma Avenue struck his car near the intersection with Olive Street at around 8:20 p.m., according to the Anaheim Police Department.

Another victim was killed inside the car. Both were victims were dead when police arrived.

A third passenger in the car was critically injured, said Sgt. Shane Carringer.

The driver of the minivan had minor injuries, he said. The two injured men were taken to UC Irvine Medical Center.

Anaheim police were preparing to arrest the driver once he’s cleared to leave the hospital, Carringer said. He has not been identified.

Traffic detectives believe both alcohol and drugs were a factor in the crash.

Police also believe the minivan was involved in an earlier, separate crash at Harbor Boulevard and La Palma right before the fatal collision.