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Palmdale woman dies after crash, fundraisers set

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20-year-old Palmdale resident Jocelyne Plascencia sustained major head trauma when her Toyota swerved off the road to avoid a car and then crashed into a big rig on Highway 126. (Image courtesy courtesy of The Sespe Sun)
20-year-old Palmdale resident Jocelyne Plascencia sustained major head trauma on April 19 when her Toyota swerved off the road to avoid another car and then crashed into a big rig on Highway 126. (Image courtesy of The Sespe Sun)

PALMDALE – Family and friends are holding several fundraisers this weekend in Palmdale to help cover the funeral expenses for Jocelyne Plascencia.

Plascencia, 20, passed away from injuries sustained in a traffic crash last month in Fillmore, Calif.

Jocelyne Plascencia succumbed to her injuries on May 24. (Contributed photo)
Jocelyne Plascencia succumbed to her injuries on May 24. (Contributed photo)

Around 12:51 p.m., Saturday, April 19, Plascencia was driving a Toyota eastbound on Highway 126, approaching Francisco’s fruit stand, when a driver u-turned directly in front of Plascencia’s vehicle, according to a California Highway Patrol report.

Plascencia swerved to the right, lost control of her vehicle, and then careened into a big rig that was parked on the south shoulder of Highway 126, the CHP report states.

The driver who caused the collision fled the scene, while Plascencia sustained major head trauma and was airlifted to Ventura County Medical Center.

She succumbed to her injuries on May 24.

How you can help

The community non-profit Agents of Change is assisting grieving family members in hosting several fundraisers this coming weekend to help with the funeral expenses for Jocelyne Plascencia. You can help support this cause by attending any of the following fundraisers:

* FRIDAY, MAY 30. Plascencia’s mother, Angelica Rodriguez, will be hosting a “taquiza” or taco sale at her home, located at 38915 Normandy Court in Palmdale.

* SATURDAY, MAY 31 and SUNDAY, JUNE 1. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days, a car wash fundraiser will be held near Toms No. 25, located at 38750 Trade Center Drive in Palmdale.

* SUNDAY, JUNE 1. Fundraiser from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Vince’s Pasta and Pizza, located at 2311 East Avenue S in Palmdale.

* MONDAY, JUNE 2. Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Chili’s, located at 1021 West Rancho Vista Boulevard in Palmdale.

For more information on these fundraisers or to make a donation to help with the funeral expenses for Jocelyne Plascencia, contact Agents of Change President Dr. Miguel Coronado at 661-466-6810 or email Agentsofchange13@gmail.com.

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8 comments for "Palmdale woman dies after crash, fundraisers set"

  1. This is truly saddening. So young and beautiful. Her life was only beginning. God bless her, and those she has left behind who will cherish her memory.

  2. I am so sorry this happened in my county, about 20 miles from my home. I know where this happened, and have seen many drivers stop suddenly to get to that fruit stand….

    My condolences to this beautiful young woman’s family…

  4. I’ve had to slam on brakes for people that suddenly flip U – turns on Sierra Hwy. My husband sees it all the time as well. What is up with this?

    • Some drivers are either drunk, on drugs, or simply have no clue on how to drive responsibly. Peace Earthling.

  5. Helping a fellow human being, while it can be inconvenient, has a few humble advantages:

    1.It makes you feel better about yourself;
    2.It connects you with another person, at least for a moment, if not for life;
    3.It improves the life of another, at least a little;
    4.It makes the world a better place, one little step at a time;
    5.And if that kindness is passed on, it can multiply, and multiply.

    Please make effort to support Jocelyne Plascencia family.

    Dr. Miguel Suarez Coronado
    Agents of Change Founder