LAKE FOREST, CA, (April 16, 2026) – An 81-year-old man was critically injured in a hit-and-run crash Thursday afternoon in Lake Forest.
According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Ed Ashman was struck by a 14-year-old riding an e-bike at approximately 4 p.m. near the intersection of Toledo Way and Ridge Route Drive, close to El Toro High School.
Authorities said the teen fled the scene immediately after the collision but was later located and taken into custody.
Ashman sustained severe injuries and was transported to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Officials confirmed that a GoFundMe campaign has been launched to assist with his medical expenses. The investigation is ongoing.
