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Local teen killed in single-vehicle collision

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The collision left the Honda Civic wrapped around the utility pole in an upright position, according to witnesses at the scene. The Los Angeles County Fire Department removed the car from the pole and extricated its driver, witnesses said. (Photo by LUIS MEZA)
The collision left the Honda Civic wrapped around the pole, according to witnesses at the scene. The Los Angeles County Fire Department removed the car from the pole and extricated its driver, witnesses said. (Photo by LUIS MEZA)

LITTLEROCK – A 17-year-old driver died Sunday evening after his car veered off the road and slammed into a utility pole, authorities said.

The teen, identified by the coroner’s office as Diego Marin of Lake Los Angeles, was killed in a single-vehicle crash that happened around 6:40 p.m. Sunday, April 26, on Palmdale Boulevard, west of 110th Street East, according to a California Highway Patrol report.

The 17-year-old was driving a 2000 Honda westbound on Palmdale Boulevard at an undetermined speed when he drifted to the right for unknown reasons, the CHP report states.

He turned the car to the left, causing the Honda to veer from the westbound lane across the eastbound lane and onto the south dirt shoulder of Palmdale Boulevard, according to the CHP report.

“[The Honda] traversed the south dirt shoulder and collided in a broadside manner with a wooden utility pole,” the CHP report states.

Marin suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.

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38 comments for "Local teen killed in single-vehicle collision"

  2. I’m sorry. I’m a mother too and this it’s the worst thing that you can hear. I don’t think no young person deserves this.this is horrible really sad,I don’t know the family but it hurts. God bless you and his soul. RIP.

  3. We all love you Trillest! Rest in paradise handsome! <3 Always& forever will skinny [removed] run this [removed]! We miss you!

  4. Thats crazy how my lil [removed] was killed in car crash. Im still shocked til this day. I miss him. I sure was in tears. I would tribute song call See You Again By Wiz Khalifa ft Charlie Puth at his funeral. Great inspiring song. He did it for Paul Im a do it for Diego. My prayers go to Marin I bet they devastated of their lost. See You Again lil homie #TaylorGang

  6. I’m so sorry for the lost of this boy my prayers go out to his family! It’s hard but I will prayer for his family to get through these hard times, my condolences!

  7. I can’t believe this happened primo my prayers go to you and our family Ik this is devastating to them but they have a angel watching over them you passed away to soon and wish you could still be here with us but I remember growing up with you geo and victor you will be missed and loved and always remembered primo My whole family sends our prayers to you and your family Rest in Paradise Fam❤️

  8. Donations will be accepher on a gofundme campaign for his funeral services & to help his mom out with anything she needs … ANYTHING. WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE , A LITTLE GOES A LONG WAY
    Rest in Paradise I know everyone is claiming to fuck with you heavy now that you’re gone but I’m not I had the HONOR to have conversations with you & meet your sister you were so nice & respectful in every aspect you weren’t a “player” & never really fell into the footsteps of the friends you hung out with , God bless you guardian angel watch over all those who miss you this is the link to anyone who want tos to help for his services thank you … http://www.gofundme.com/DiegoMarinRestEasy

  9. Rip Diego you were the homie when I seen this I was shocked and I know your family is going thru a hard time rite now may you rest in peace

  11. Diego u were the homie when i saw this i started crying you will be forever missed ur at ease and can be wit the angels now #gone #but #never #forgotten

    • reest eaasy broo ii praaay foor all your faamily annd friends you waas a good friend and noow yoour gone but your up there with the angels og heeaveeen
      #gonne #buut #neever #foorgottteen reeest eaaasy

  12. Gmorning

    I heard about this tragic miss-hap and want to send my prayers out to the family, as a parent also my hart fill with so much pain when these situation come up, my family as well as my Daughter whom went to school with your son sends out our prayers to you and your family and friends, May God continue to bless and keep you close to Him in this time of sorrow, Great is thou gratefulness Lord UN to thee. Amen

  13. He was definitely speeding, a person that was no more then 100 yards away told me about this one because he was at the scene when it all occurred. I was told that this driver was going over 90 miles an hour (in a 55 mph zone) when he passed him and lost control of his vehicle, created a cloud of dust and slammed into that electric pole. Very tragic lost, luckily no one else was killed especially the family that was inbound that thought they were going to get hit.

    • Dude your an a**hole there is no need to make a comment like that, granted you are correct but still there is a time an place to say things and here where his family can read everything people are saying about this young man is not the place.!

  14. To the little man I knew in high school. A very smart and respectful man since the day I met him. Prayers go to the Marin family, friends, and loved ones. May you rest in peace and watch over your family as they walk forward step by step in life. God bless you Diego.. one day even I will see you again.

    -Albert Garcia

  17. I was one of Diego’s bosses at Wingstop. You honestly couldn’t ask for a nicer young man. Always on time, hard working, great to talk with, and VERY KIND to others. I will never forget him. Prayers to his family, and all who knew him, and will miss him.Donations will be accepted at the West palmdale wingstop, on 10th street west, and O-8, near Wal-mart.

  18. my heart goes out to all of his loved ones.. So very sorry for your extreme loss and I pray for strength during this difficult time.

  20. Wow that almost looks like two different vehicles… Speed in excess of 90-95 i bet… Teach your children to drive safely, getting there five minutes later is a win… Terrible story here…

    • We can teach our children all we want but the truth is once they are out of our sight they do as they please. I really don’t think now is the time for you to lecture someone on teaching their children.

      • Is there ever a right time for a lecture?Yes this forum was not a good one this spot should be left for offerings of prayer for this young man and his family.R.I.P. young one R.I.P

      • Is there ever a right time for a lecture?Yes this forum was not a good one this spot should be left for offerings of prayer for this young man and his family.R.I.P. young one R.I.P

      • Is there ever a right time for a lecture?Yes this forum was not a good one this spot should be left for offerings of prayer for this young man and his family.R.I.P. young one R.I.P

    • Who the hell u think u are? You dont know the speed limit! And if that was the case, let it be. He’s gone already. Dont judge him or his parents. You dont know the suffer they are going thru. So please shut the f**k up!

  22. My boyfriend and I were about a half mile behind him when the crash occurred. We pulled over and ran to him as fast as our legs would move. My heart is completely broken. Gave a police report to provide his family with details. To his mother: I am so very sorry for your loss. I didn’t even know him and I have been crying and praying for God to send you strength and my support. I placed flowers at the telephone pole this morning and spend an hour praying to him. He will never be forgotten, and always in my heart. ❤️

    • So sweet of you. I don’t even know him or his family and I cry because I think about the family that is suffering at this time.

  23. My deepest condolences nd prayers to his mother nd family I asked that God FillsUpTheMother with the strength she’s needs in this tough time…. #To Be Absent from the body is to be Present with the Lord AMEN… Rest in Paradise

  25. It was so hard for me as a mother to give my condolences to his mom
    she is so devastate rip mijo Diego Marin

  28. He is my best friend. Our parents were pregnant at same time and we spent our whole lives together.Rest in Peace Brother I love you with all my heart.