Newport-Mesa Unified School District Trustee Ashley Anderson , in responding this week to public accusations that she covered up a Dec. 13, 2022, hit-and-run crash and was not held accountable by her fellow board members, said she takes responsibility for her actions, but remains committed to serving the families of the community.

“In 2022, I was involved and injured in a traffic accident,” she posted on social media. “I made a mistake in how I responded in that moment. I deeply regret and took full responsibility under the law. The case resulted in a misdemeanor related to vehicle property damage, which has since been resolved and is in the process of being dismissed.”

According to a complaint filed on July 17, 2024, in Orange County Superior Court, Anderson acknowledged that she fa

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