LANCASTER – A Palmdale teen driver was killed and two passengers suffered major injuries early Friday morning when the vehicle they were riding in careened off the roadway and overturned numerous times, authorities said.
The single-vehicle fatal collision occurred around 1:05 a.m. Friday, Aug. 22 on East Avenue K near 90th Street East, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
Eighteen-year-old Joshua Coti was driving a 2006 Honda Civic eastbound on Avenue K, “at an extremely high rate of speed,” when he failed to stop for a posted stop sign at the intersection of Avenue K and 90th Street East, the CHP report states.
“Coti lost control of the Civic east of the intersection, which caused the Civic to travel off the roadway and onto the south dirt shoulder. The Civic then collided with an Edison power pole, shearing the pole at the base,” the CHP report states.
The Civic flipped numerous times as it careened further out of control; and Coti, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was thrown from the vehicle onto the dirt shoulder, the CHP report states.
The Palmdale teen was pronounced dead at the scene by Los Angeles County Fire Department 135 personnel.
Daniel Benitez, 20, of Lancaster and Oscar Gutierrez, 20, of Lancaster, were passengers in the vehicle. Both suffered major injuries and were transported to Antelope Valley Hospital, according to the CHP report.
The collision remains under investigation.
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Ray Acosta says
Enrique:
Over the past few years I have had the pleasure meeting and getting to know both you and Josh as really close friends, through my son Andrew.
You have been over my home numerous times, and I consider you both of you as my sons. Josh well be greatly missed by everyone that knew him. May God bless you and your family through this difficult time. I will ALWAYS be here for you my son. If you should ever need to just talk, unload, or just hang out, your always welcome any time, day or night.
sherry says
People please let’s get real shall we! GOD???REALLY?GIVE ME A BREAK!!!! There is no such thing as GOD.TIME TO GROW UP AND REALIZE THERE IS NO GOD ONLY WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT TYPE OF PERSON YOU DECIDE TO BE IN YOUR LIFE, YOU CAN BE A NICE STAND UP PERSON OR A COMPLETE WASTE OF AIR, BUT THE CHOICE.IS YOURS TO MAKE . PEOPLE PLEASE STOP BLAMING SO CALLED GOD for the good and bad in your life, start taking responsibility for what you do and don’t do not some malevolent being that doesn’t exist
Miller says
WOW!! I feel really bad for you one day that it will be too late for you realize that God is completely real and to denounce your maker is terrible.. I feel so bad for ignorant people like you.. Maybe your life didn’t go your way and that is the reason for your beliefs now..but God has a plan for each person either good or bad you have a choice to follow or not I hope you change your mind one day and know God truly loves you.
Society says
It will be hard for some to take responsibility when they have been raised in a society that says it is not their fault from childhood on.
ERIK says
It is highly inappropriate, classless, and just plain mean to leave comments like this. I am an atheist, but I do not feel it necessary to justify my belief in order to slag others’ faith. Especially when it concerns others who are mourning, grieving, and turning to their own faith in search for answers. It is very telling about someone who chooses a forum like this for religious debate rather than offer sympathy, comfort, and condolences for the friends and family of said victims.
J D says
The Lord will come like a thief in the night repent of your sins
L.A. says
Dearest Enrique, I’m sure that you don’t remember our family but we remember and love yours ever since you boys were born. We know your Mother very well. There are no words to express how very sorry we are to hear about your brother Joshua. Our hearts are broken for you and your family. Please take comfort in knowing you and your family are in the prayers of many many people out there, some you may never know. Don’t be sad anymore sweetheart. Joshua is with God and other family members who have passed and will be well taken care of. You’ll see him again one day, but not today, not tomorrow. Today you’ll be strong and you’ll be there for your parents. God bless you and your family Enrique. Much love.
Maria says
Rest in peace josh, i cant believe your gone , but god has a plab for each and one of us , i have known you since 7th grade and is hard for me to believe your gon a good friend of mine , ♥
I miss you cotti .
Rest in peace i love you
NYLA says
DEAR LORD WALK WITH THIS FAMILY AS THEY DEAL WITH ALL THIS HURT.LORD HELP THEM AND THERE FRIENDS FIND A WAY TO STAY STRONG .MY HEART AND PRAYIERS ARE WITH YOU.GOD BLESS ALL WHO ARE HURTING.
ada meza says
I an truly sorry for ur lost. My prayers go out to your family Sr coti. Que dios lo tenga en su santa gloria. Stay strong
CR says
No parent should ever bury their child. Dont know him but may he rest in paradise
Cynthia de haro says
Our condolences to your family, Sr. Enrique Coti & family
Dalia Moreno says
Enrique mine and my sister condolences go out to you and your family Josh was such great person and anyone who met him would know how great kid he was stay strong God was in need of an angel wish you and the family the best.
Carmen Aguirre & family says
Quique, I’m so very sorry about Regino. My condolences to you and your family.
humberto says
there nothing more painful in this world than losing a loved one… our thoughts and prayers go out to the coti family… be strong
camilia says
That’s really sad. I don’t think that most teens understand that driving is a huge responsibility and not a game. A tragic lesson taught over and over again. This is heartbreaking. I pray for all our Teens out on the roads To Be Safe and Slow Down. Your Lives Are So Precious…..
BEA says
He’s in the arms of our Creator. One of the most painful ways to lose a loved one not given the opportunity to say goodbye.
Enrique Coti says
Hello I’m the older brother of Joshua and I was wondering if you could email me at coti.enrique@yahoo.com… I would very much like to speak to you, thank you have a wonderful day