The fatal collision happened around 3:32 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, on Avenue M, between 15th and 20th Street East, according to Detective Eduardo Saucedo of the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station.
“The preliminary facts of this investigation indicate a white 2003 Buick Century, driven by a 28-year-old male, was traveling eastbound on Avenue M… for an unknown reason, it drifted into the westbound lanes,” Saucedo stated in a news release. “The vehicle then collided with a red 2013 Chevy Silverado, driven by a 34-year-old male, traveling westbound on Avenue M in the No. 1 lane.”
“A blue Honda Accord… driven by a 49-year-old male collided with the rear portion of the Chevy Silverado,” Saucedo stated in the news release.
The driver and passenger of the Buick Century were pronounced at the scene, according to Saucedo.
Both men were in their 20s, but their names have not yet been released pending next of kin notification, coroner’s Assistant Chief Ed Winter said Thursday afternoon.
The other parties involved in the collision were medically evaluated at the scene by Los Angeles County Fire Department paramedics.
The Chevy Silverado’s driver sustained a broken arm and was transported to Antelope Valley Hospital, according to the news release.
The Honda’s driver sustained minor cuts and bruises but was not transported to the hospital, the news release states.
Avenue M, between 15th Street East and 20th Street East, was closed until approximately 10 a.m. Thursday while the incident was being investigated. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information regarding this traffic collision is encouraged to call Palmdale Station’s Traffic Department at 661-272-2400.
UPDATED 8.26.16: The deceased driver has been identified as 28-year-old Roland L. Smith Jr. of Lancaster, coroner’s Assistant Chief Ed Winter said Friday morning.
UPDATED 8.27.16: The deceased passenger has been identified as 26-year-old Chijir Erdeneaatar, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.
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Handmaa says
My deepest condolences and thoughts to the Smith family, I heard Roland was a wonderful friend.
Handmaa says
Thank you all for coming to my beloved son Shijir (Attila) Erdenebaatar remembrance ceremony, very grateful to my son’s girlfriend Nicolette, her mom Addie and their entire family, my son’s father Erdenebaatar who traveled half of the world to see our son one last time. my cousin Larry. my son’s cousin Munkhbaatar, The Viine Gospel Church Pastor January, Oakland Mongolian Church Pastor Otgonbayar and other young pastors, Express Employment and my son’s coworkers, and most of all Doreen of Family Memorial Services. On the saddest day of my life. all of you showed great kindness and warmth and made me feel proud of my son hearing wonderful memories and memories of my son. I truly believe my son is in a better place and he will be with us forever through his son Shijir Erdenebaatar Jr. and wonderful memories in the hearts of everyone who knew my beloved son.
Handmaa says
I am sorry I missed Lkhagva of Palmdale, representative of LA Mongolian Community, who first found out about my son’s death from the Antelope Valley Times, and came our remembrance ceremony, our family was truly touched by his kindness.
Veronica Harris says
Rolland is in our prayers and more prayers to come. He was a terrific guy and will truly be miss. Spoke highly of his children they were his life. May God bless his Family and keep them safe. R.i.p Mr. Rolland and to the other gentleman. God bless everyone involved.
Doniiiiiii says
Myfriend , my cousin, my inspiration roland smith all came around if we where sad, mad ir even just bored he always came by brought our spirits up i love this man sad hes gone but trust me he will never be forgotten i love u bro u are truely missed i still look at our pictures and videos cant believe your gone your in a better place though R.I.P
Larry says
RIP Shijir / Atilla/my cousin from Mongolia.We love you remember our heart!Your son Shijir.Jr will be missing you!
Belinda kountz says
One of the young man is my friend Daugther baby daddy he baby is only 4 month old my heart go out to her and family R I P Chijir Erdeneaatar you will be Miss Only God no why your first son will not have is Daddy
Elsie Colome says
My son was the driver of the Silverado. He is lucky to be alive.
Prayers for all involved
Nicolette says
I love you shijir rip you will live on in our hearts, your son and I love you very much.
Marie edmond says
rip Roland u will forever be in my heart nephew
Theressa Brown says
Roland was a nice young man and will be remembered always. God’s strength for the families of both of theses young men. My heart is truly shocked and saddened.
Mario says
Work with these young men, hard workers and full of life.. these past few weeks they been working long hours in the night shift… i was shocked and saddened when i heard the news..Roland was always happy signing at work…
Rip both of you…
Stan says
I worked with both of them..they were going home after a hard day at work….
.very good guys…RIP brothers…
Charlotte Taylor says
My condolence goes out to both family’s.
soapbox journal says
My neighbors nephew. I remember seeing him come over to check on her. RIP Roland.
Mariamne says
So sad. Roland was my cousin and I am only one year older than he is. I only met him once but he was so full of life and such a happy, bright young man. Also to the servicemen stationed overseas-my cousin is also stationed in Guam right now and it hurts my heart to have to call her and tell her a family member has passed in such a tragic way.
Shemiko says
I’m going to really miss you. Our son will keep your name alive promise.
Keisha says
R.i.p Roland. I KNEW THIS YOUNG MAN AND IT HURTS MY HEART TO SEE THIS. I JUST SPOKE TO HIM ON WEDNESDAY. I WILL MISS JOKING WITH HIM. HE WAS MY SON FRIEND HE HAD A GOOD HEART AND PERSONALITY SMH I’M SO SAD RIGHT NOW
Dreamteam says
Just found out this evening one of the deceased is a good friend of my son. My prayers goes out to his family. I’m just too list for words. This young man had a talent that was promising.
Steve says
Were these guys on their way to work at Northrop?
Nando says
I’m deployed overseas, and I check this page everyday to see if any of my family member’s name will come up. It’s sad to see things like this, and it makes my blood freeze in my veins hoping the names that come up aren’t names I recognize. It’s hard being around the world and trying to take care of your family. My condolences to the family and rest in paradise gentlemen.
Hero to Outcast says
Praying for you and your family. I’ve been there in your shoes, and it’s sad that we’re more worried for those back home than for our guys and gals on the front lines. Make it home safe.
msjodeci says
We, too, are stationed overseas. I follow this page to keep up with what’s going on at home. My stomach always knots up reading these types of stories. I pray that the names of my family and friends are never featured in these accidents and violent crimes.
My deepest condolences to the family’s of these two young men. There are literally people all over the world praying for you.
Nick says
On a 6 month Det.
I do the same. And it terrifies me.
TwoTens says
I thought I was the only one. I’m also overseas and look at this page for similar reasons. Unfortunately I knew one of the victims. It’s good to know I’m not alone though.