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Driver dies after Lancaster crash

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The driver of the truck, the vehicle's sole occupant, was transported to the hospital where he died of his injuries about 35 minutes later, sheriff’s officials said. (Photo by LUIS MEZA)
The driver of the truck, the vehicle’s sole occupant, was transported to the hospital where he died of his injuries about 35 minutes later, sheriff’s officials said. (Photo by LUIS MEZA)

LANCASTER – A Lancaster man in his 50s died Monday night after his pickup truck drifted off the roadway and slammed into a light pole and a parked vehicle, authorities said.

The fatal collision happened around 7:45 p.m. Monday, July 13, on 40th Street West near Avenue K-14 in Lancaster, according to Lt. David Grall of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.

“[The driver] was traveling north on 40th Street West and for an unknown reason drifted off the roadway and struck a light pole…” Grall said. “It sheared the pole off, which crushed the passenger compartment of the vehicle.”

(LUIS MEZA)
(LUIS MEZA)

Investigators at the scene said the pickup truck also struck a parked vehicle.

The driver of the truck, the vehicle’s sole occupant, was transported to the hospital where he died of his injuries about 35 minutes later, sheriff’s officials said.

The man’s name has not yet been released pending next of kin notification, corner’s Assistant Chief Ed Winter said Tuesday morning.

The incident is still under investigation and it is unknown at this point whether speed or alcohol may have played a factor in the collision, sheriff’s officials said.

“We’re asking [for] the public’s help; we don’t have any witnesses to this and there was only one person involved in this,” said Sgt. David Jennings. Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact the Traffic Services Division at Lancaster Sheriff’s Station at 661-948-8466.

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27 comments for "Driver dies after Lancaster crash"

  1. I am SO terribly sorry for your loss, Brit! You and you familu are in my thoughts and on my heart.

  2. So so sorry for your loss. Steve was a great person and will be dearly missed by all that were lucky enough to have known him. Love you. May you rest in peace my friend.

  3. We will miss your recipes my friend. Welcome to the second half of your journey. You will be missed.

  4. My prayers and heartfelt condolences to Steve’s family! May he rest in peace! My tablet seasons will never be the same without you! I will miss that great smile & the best hugs!! RIP my friend, you will be truly missed! <3

  5. To all of Steve’s family and friends:
    Prayers for you all the way from KC. I enjoyed meeting Steve a few years ago with my friends Staci and Pat.
    Peace,
    Christina

  6. Sorry to hear this. He well be truly missed. Please let me know on a service. My heart goes out to friends and family. Well keep u in my prayers.

    • Why would you be so insensitive? You are just heartless. I sure hope that you never have an accident or make a mistake.

    • I think all readers will hope bad karma doesn’t come back to you my friend and dye on a car accident for been so heartless!

      • I really hope your not an L.A. county deputy. Go dye your white pants. Heartless vs. Truth!!!!!!!

      • If you so close to the person,Then…..you might as well not post your condolences on the news comments. Stay at the obituary site. All you will get here is TRUTH!!!!!! My dad is dead because of his choices! His fault, not mine, and was not my wishes. Accidents happen…yes. But one sided because he was your fam,,,,,come on peeps. CHOICES!!!

        Get RIGHT and take your asses to a different site, you will get constructive criticism, whether it hurts your emotions or not.

        • Maybe if you knew what you were talking about what you think would matter.but you don’t so f*** off

    • You don’t know what the circumstances were or why/how it happened. Assume makes an ass out of you and me. That was a friend of mine. If u want to talk s#@* come see me.

  8. To the Ament family, my prayers go out to you, and to my nephew Steven, I am so sorry for you’re loss I know what a close family you are and losing a loved one is never easy, as a family we have lost quite a few members and know this pain also, please know this Jesus See’s and Care’s for you, please allow Him to comfort you through this time of grieving He is right there with you, and He was with Steve last night and never left him for a minute, and is holding him now, remember the good times and cherish those memories, no doubt he will be truly missed.

  10. I’m shocked and very saddened by the passing of Mr. Steven Ament. We were classmates and good friends. In this time of loss, we need to let go of any resentments of others And love one another. God promises us enternal life. He has forgiven us for our past, with God in our heart, we too will be in the kingdom of God. God bless you and your family my friend, Godspeed.

  12. Steven we will all miss you & your big big hug. All our hearts are broken & so sad for the hole family. Our prayers are with you all

  13. I am so sorry for your loss… I’ll be praying for you and the rest of your family… May he rest in heavenly peace

    I heard the accident and went to the scene…. I live right around the corner.. I knew it looked bad but I was still hoping he would have made it

  15. I’m so heartbroken. I love you more than you could ever know uncle Steven. My life was better because you were in it. Thank you for always being there for me. You took a piece of my heart with you when you died. You were such a kind, funny, caring, easy going, wonderful man and your absence is felt by all that knew you. <3 xoxo