A crash on Harbor Boulevard that struck a high‑school track team has left seven teenagers hospitalized, four of whom were released from the hospital by Thursday morning.\n\n## The Incident\n\nThe accident occurred just before 3 p.m. on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the intersection of Harbor Boulevard and North Street. Members of the Anaheim High School track and field team were waiting to cross the street when an orange Toyota Corolla, traveling southbound on Harbor Boulevard, veered off the roadway while the traffic light was green. The vehicle struck several pedestrians who were standing on the southwest corner of the intersection. The car came to a stop facing a wall in front of the yard of a nearby home.\n\n## The Driver\n\nThe driver, 27‑year‑old Anaheim resident Anthony Alva‑Palafox, was arrested on suspicion of DUI. He was hospitalized and arrested Wednesday after the crash. According to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, Alva‑Palafox posted a $100,000 bail and was released from custody Thursday.\n\n## Injuries and Hospitalization\n\nEight people were injured in the collision. Seven of the injured were students from Anaheim High School, ranging in age from 16 to 17 years old. None of the students suffered life‑threatening injuries. Four of the seven hospitalized teens were released from the hospital by Thursday morning, while the remaining three remained under medical care.\n\n## Recovery at Home\n\nSome of the injured students are now recovering at home. Hetty Chang reported for NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Thursday, December 11, 2025, that the teens are beginning the healing process outside the hospital setting.\n\n## School Response\n\nAnaheim High School confirmed that the seven students were accompanied by their coach on a training run a few blocks from campus when the crash occurred. The school’s principal announced that the training routes will be reassessed to improve safety for future practices.\n\n## Legal Proceedings\n\nOrange County authorities have released the driver from custody after posting bail. The preliminary investigation, released by Anaheim police, indicates that the driver was operating the vehicle at the time of the crash and that the vehicle struck pedestrians on a green light.\n\n## Key Takeaways\n\n- Seven Anaheim High School track athletes were injured, with four released from hospital by Thursday.\n- The driver, Anthony Alva‑Palafox, posted a $100,000 bail and was released.\n- The school is reassessing training routes to enhance safety.\n- Recovery is underway at home for some of the injured students.\n\nThe incident underscores the importance of road safety, especially during school training activities. The community awaits further updates on the injured students’ recovery and the outcome of the legal case against the driver.
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