PALMDALE – California Highway Patrol investigators are seeking individuals who witnessed the fiery triple-fatal collision that occurred around 10:35 p.m. Friday, July 4, in the southbound lanes of the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway, just south of Avenue S.
“We’re looking to speak to witnesses who might have seen anything either before the collision or at the time of the collision,” said CHP Officer Gil Hernandez.
A 2004 Toyota Corolla was headed southbound on SR-14, approaching Barrel Springs overcrossing, when it was rear-ended by a 2013 Tesla, according to a preliminary investigation conducted shortly after the incident.
The Toyota, which was carrying five people, burst into flames following the collision.
The Toyota’s driver, 41-year-old Lamont Correll, and two passengers, 13-year-old Devante Correll and 10-year-old Jayvon Correll, were killed in the collision, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s office.
The other two passengers, 31-year-old Tyree Lavon Nash of Lancaster and a 6-year-old boy, survived the crash but sustained major injuries.
The Tesla’s driver, 58-year-old Ric Garrison of Newhall, sustained minor injuries and was cleared by emergency personnel at the scene and then released.
The investigation is still ongoing, and investigators are reaching out to the public for more information.
“The CHP is seeking any witness who might have seen the Tesla or the Toyota either before the collision or at the time of the collision,” Hernandez said.
Potential witnesses are urged to contact Officer Gil Hernandez or Officer Carter Howell at the CHP’s Antelope Valley Office at 661-948-8541.
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13thJuror says
I would like to know how the (2) survivors are doing…Mr Nash, and the 6 year old boy..Haven’t heard a word on condition since the accident
13thJuror says
To MALIK and his FAMILY…If any TRUTH to your statement…eye witness to the deadly crash..PLEASE REPORT..CHP seeking witnesses..
13thJuror says
This reply is for youcancallmeb and G Marion..If you read my post..I stated, I believe to be Ric Garrison..I could be mistaken..The tall man with sandy blonde hair APPEAR to be Mr Garrison..he was well dressed..Why don’t you VIEW the VIDEO that was TAKEN by LOUDLAB…It certainly wasn’t the good samartians ..they left..The only individual that was interviewd on the news was the black man , that cut the seat belt and removed the 6 year old boy..RG was not unconscious..If so, paramedics would have transported to the hospital..He was elvauated at the scene and released
13thJuror says
Listen up..Let’s use common sense….
Possibility the Corolla, was stopped..possibility Ric Garrison, took his eyes of the road for a split second..LOOKED up, but too LATE… perhaps on his CELL phone, possibility ( CHP PLEASE OBTAIN CELL PHONE RECORD)..I watched the video..Mr Garrison, didn’t appear to be in distress, if in fact, it was r Garrison, walking with officer..
13 thJuror says
Addendum: Dr Ric Garrison, well known medical doctor…I don’t recall hearing anything Dr Garrison, assist in removing the injured from the burning vehicle..only GOOD SAMARITANS. I find this very DISTURBING..
G. Marrion says
The guy was just in a major crash. At that moment you don’t even know how bad it is for others or yourself. He had injuries, but not enough to need outside medical attention, I’m sure he could handle it himself. Blaming crash victims for not leaping out and being a first responder is childish and very DISTURBING.
13thJuror says
G. Marion..Mr.Ric Garrison, is a medical doctor..I’m quite sure he was in a state of shock..However, he saves lives…he should have made an attempt to help the 5 victims..can you imagine the SCREAMS for HELP…trapped in a burning vehicle… I watched the video taken by loudlab..It showed a male walking with a CHP officer, which I believe was RG..dressed in dark slacks, wearing what appeared to be a light blue shirt, long sleeves..walking calmly with both hands in his pocket…RIP..father and his two sons…Dr Garrison, I will keep you in prayer…..God bless!
YouCanCallMeB says
My dad has been a friend of Ric’s for over 30 years and I have known him my whole life (29 years) in fact I was one of his first patients and I can tell you for a fact that was not Ric walking down the freeway with the officer. Ric did sustain minor injuries and was released but like others have said I’m sure he was in a state of shock especially after an accident like that. I’m sure anyone would be. In fact his car was passed the Corolla so if he was in a state of shock and trying to get his bearings back after a collision like that, he wouldn’t be able to see the crashed car 20-30 feet behind him. He could of also been knocked unconscious for a short period of time.
G. Marrion says
If Ric and the cops were walking around, the “rescue” portion of the accident was long over with.
Laughing says
13thJuror, I think you need to watch the video again because the “Man” that you are describing as walking with the CHP, wearing dark slacks, light blue long-sleeved shirt with hands in their pocket is actually a WOMAN! She has her hair pinned up but very clearly SHE is NOT a man.
Stay Cool says
Here…this is one of the many message from the 13th: Seems there are a few witnesses to the accident.
Malik
July 13, 2014 at 1:13 pm
Ok, I’m sorry I’m late with this statement because I was so stunned and scared from the fact of what happened and so sad because tbh me and my fam was right there in front of the incident and what happened is not true, what really happened was we where driving to LA with me, my brothers, parents and uncle and we where talking and my dad said what’s that? Bc they are wrong, the Toyota was not moving and had there emergency lights on bu and we kept on looking at it bc my dad was like i don’t think there on the shoulder and as we got closer they wasn’t and my dad was like omg that’s a car stoped and they not moving and soon as he said that the Telsa flew pass us bc we where doing the speed limit exactly and they flew pass us so they were speeding over the speed limit so they flew pass us and hit the Toyota and soon as they hit the Toyota it spent to the left because we were driving to the left and when the Telsa hit the stoped Toyota, it spent to the right anl instantly caught on fire but it caught on fire so quickly like a match and my dad said omg watch out!! And we swerved out the way of the debris but it cracked our windshield and we was so scared we didn’t stop and couldn’t and because my little briefe brothers were in the car and my mom didn’t want them to see but that’s what happened and my mom went down to tell it on that Monday because they were closed on the weekend but the person driving the Telsa should be arrested because we saw the whole thing up close and he or she wasn’t paying arrangin attention plus speeding and hit the Toyota because if they where paying attention they would’ve saw the Toyota car emergency lights on but so sorry I didn’t say or tell what really happened but he or she shouldn’t have been let go driving the Telsa but that’s what happened and soooo sorry for the lost of the familyf
BSDETECTIVE says
Im going out on a limb and calling bullshat…you mean to tell me you watched a car full of people go up in a ball of flames, say whos fault it was and you didnt stop. Your full of crap. Im guessing you guys were drunk or high and so you kept going. Might of even been the cause of the accident considering you repeated yourself numerous times in your story… And the story dont make sense. I can tell you I alreafy know who suspect #1 is. Shame on you to wait to come forward. You make me sick.
Stay Cool says
I hope you aren’t referring to me…because if you had noticed, I stated this post was from the day after the accident. I merely copied and pasted. If this person is telling the truth, the CHP should try to locate them. Whether they had stopped or moved on is irrelevant at this point. I don’t think we should be attacking potential witnesses because this may detour them from coming forward with possibly vital information. I too, think people should stop and attempt to help, or stay to speak with officers to offer their eyewitness statements, and I wish more would.
BSDETECTIVE says
No im not refering to you. Clearly I see you didnt post it and that you did cut and pasted it. My response was to the person who wrote it. And im pretty sure whoever wrote it wouldnt be that difficult to track down with very little investigation work considering the several paper trails that are left behind an email or post. And if you were really concerned about not scaring off a potential witness you wouldnt have reposted it yourself. And besides, a witness has no reason to be scared of anything unless they in fact are more then just a witness. Plus he stated the mother went down on monday and gave them her statement. Which means they already know who they are. But when i read the part that says they tried to contact the authority to let them know what happened but couldnt until monday cuz they were closed during the weekend… CHP? Sheriffs Department? Was closed over the weekend? REALLY? SINCE WHEN?…And let me quess, there isnt a email address or a phone number to call in case of emergencies? First off they never close…ever…and second we have whats called 911. Which if you had nothing to hide then why the hell wouldnt you have at a bare minimum called 911 and notify them immedietly with what happened. Specially if you didnt have the courage to stop at that point for whatever your reason be. I can tell you why… theres more to the story. Maybe you wait a couple days so that your alcohol levels are under the legal limit. Maybe im wrong. The doctor knows the truth thats for sure. It seems rather odd that if the vehicle had been broken down, they still would have time to pull off the road. And why would you site in the car with just your hazards on still in traffic? You gotta know the possiblity of being rearended is very high. Too many questions unanswered. I just find the witnesses story to be more like a “it wasnt our fault” see heres our statement just in case someone did actually see or could identify them being there at the time. As for Dr.Garrison, if its the Dr.Garrison I know, if he had been able to help them, he would have. With all do respect hes pretty old and im sure if he hit a parked car on the freeway then he most likely was in shock himself and hardly a fast and furious type of guy this dude is trying to portray. If the car went up in flames like a match stick then really what could have been done anyway. If the doctor wasnt paying attention, they still wouldnt arrest him for being involved. Its called an accident for a reason. I feel for the family members of deceased and hope they get to the bottom of this asap.
13thJuror says
To the truth..name calling is not necessary, and calling someone a scumbag is low..what are you?
Phoenix says
The doc is unbelievably athletic…hikes, kayaks, scubas, so he’s in better condition then 95% of the population. Don’t be so quick to throw people under the bus (possible witnesses) when you haven’t a clue about them and who they are. As an apparent RG apologist I’m thinking you will find out plenty after the trial.
13 thJuror says
# one suspect…please don’t speculate
danny says
if thats the truth please call the CHP
CB says
IMHO, if you were there and you didn’t try to help or at least talk to the Highway Patrol you should be guilty of a felony.
The Truth says
If a person is caught lying….Malik, you should be jailed for being a scumbag. Its 2014 methods have changed for double checking a story..but on the same hand, if it is the truth..come forward. You can have quite a few people see the exact same thing, yet have them “all” give different accounts of the events. But if you are not telling the truth I hope Garrison sues the living Cr#p out of you.
13 thJuror says
Malik..I agree..if what you and your family witness you need to step up to the plate and report to authorities..
Ana says
I noticed that on the original story link, there is a person that says they witnessed the whole thing. Is there a way to contact them?
G. Marrion says
That story sounds a bit fishy, I think they have a dog in the fight. They claim the Tesla was speeding despite the Sheriff and driver calling it at 67 MPH. That is not disputed because Teslas have Black Boxes that the officers can view speed and directions. Since the Sheriff and Ric agreed on his speed, he must have given them permission to view the log. I think the big question is if and why the Toyota was stopped in traffic.