PALMDALE – A 30-year-old driver was killed and an 18-year-old passenger was injured Monday morning when a van spun off the road, flipped several times, and landed on its roof in an alfalfa field, authorities said.
The single-vehicle collision occurred around 6:40 a.m. on 50th Street East between Avenue L and Avenue M, according to Palmdale Station Detective Jeff Perkins.
Lanette Yvonne Shirley was driving southbound on 50th Street East, in a white 2007 Toyota Sienna Van, when her vehicle veered to the right for an unknown reason.
“It appears her right-side tires left the pavement and temporarily went onto the dirt shoulder,” Perkins said. “It looks like she over corrected trying to bring the tires back onto the roadway, and the car pitched into a spin.”
Perkins said Shirey’s vehicle left the roadway and spun into a nearby Alfalfa field.
“It looks like her vehicle overturned close to a half a dozen times before it finally came to rest on its roof out in the middle of the alfalfa field,” Perkins said.
He said Shirey was wearing a seat belt, but was partially ejected from the vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Antwone Richmon, 18, was seated in the backseat of the van and was transported to Antelope Valley Hospital with minor lacerations and a possible neck fracture.
There was at least one eye witness to the collision, a farmer out working in the field.
“He was harvesting the alfalfa in the field with a tractor when he saw the collision occur,” Perkins said.
Officials shut down 50th Street East, between Avenue L and Avenue M, until approximately 11 a.m. to allow for the investigation.
*Article has been updated to add the name and the corrected age for the passenger injured in the collision.*
UPDATED 10/1/12 at 5:30 p.m.: The deceased driver has been identified as 30-year-old Lanette Yvonne Shirey, according to the Los Angeles County Coroners office. We have updated the article with the name.
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Radiance says
My dear Netta you are officially my angel! I know God makes no mistakes and I know you are resting peacefully. Love you always remember friends til the end! Radiance ♥
Fred West says
My beautiful Angel, you were my soul mate, my best friend and the undisputed, absolute love of my life. I miss you so very much, Skooter. My heart… God please help me
KATARI LYNCH says
To the Farmer that took the time out to get off you tractor to see what was going on,are who’s in that van.It was like you was my nephew special angel,our hearts goes out to you. don’t no how many times we can huge you kiss you, thank you,can not amount to how grateful we the family feeling right now..
Tameaka says
Katari,
You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. I am a close friend of Lanettes. Just want to extend my condolences. How is he recovering? I will continue to pray.
KATARI LYNCH says
tO MY WEEINEE,MY HEART ,MY NEPHEW,MY EVERY THING YOU ARE A STRONG KID LYING IN THE HOSPITAL BED TRIPING,LIKE WHAT THE [removed],,GODS ON YOUR SIDE AT ALL TIMES,TO MY LIL SISTER ITS GOING TO BE GOOD,DON’T WORRY OR HURT HE’S IN THE CREATOR HANDS BABY GURL,
Markeisha says
I love you and miss you so much already you’ve always been a Angel you finally made it home. R.I.P my dear Shirley
Verma Cobb Reaux says
Lanette rest in peace. you are ribbon in the sky now
much love to your family freinds and love ones
and to your sista hood who loves you and is missing you like crazy!!
Kayla, Keisha, Darnetta, Tiffany, Mom, Tameka, Rasha, Sandy, Ali,
and I’m sure I missed someone please forgive me
may they all find peace…
love always Verma Cobb Reaux and family. Better days ahead keep
smiling thats what Lanette would have wanted she was a beautiful
girl inside and out very strong determinded and a TRUE friend
we will all miss her she will always be in our hearts.
Trella says
I will miss you soooooooooo much Netta….. My everything….. I am missing all our time when we were younger….Good times….
Jiliene says
Luv and miss you sooo much Nettie….you will forever remain in my heart!
*hugs and kisses*
Your sister from another mother,
Jill
Edwina says
you will be missed Netta..We love you Tonzzzzzzz..God bless the family… God be with Antwone…
KATARI LYNCH says
thanks,,,,
krishonda says
Love you Lanett, thinking of the time we spent as kids in grade school….where ever Me and Tiff went you were always right there…my heart aches of this tragic new…words Fam not Express how much you are loved and missed…trying to hold back tears….Tiff my sis I love you and am right here….
Denise "Phenixx Storm" Bland says
Love u & my miss you lanette ” Netti” always in our hearts and spirit.
Tameaka says
I love u my angel Netty, R.I.P
teshi says
Such a sad, story!! Poor kid, Poor family! I hope he recovers quick, there is a lot of healing he will have to do. Sad story!
KATARI LYNCH says
it’s not poor kid,poor family!he good,
teshi says
Yes, I see the updated correction. It stated a 10 year old in the first/original report. I assumed it was her child. I read the update that he is 18, so I assume he is either a relative or friend.And yes, poor family, still that would be her family and their loss, is what the reference would be. It is a loss that they are dealing with and what I have read she seemed to be a great woman.
And I am glad to hear that he is doing good. He will still be dealing with recovering and her loss of life.