The crash happened around 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 31, on Avenue H at 15th Street West, according to a news release from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
“Preliminary information gathered at the scene revealed the driver of a white 1998 Jeep Cherokee was traveling east on Avenue H in the number one lane when the driver of a white 2003 Honda Odyssey made a left turn in front of her,” the news release states.
“The two vehicles collided in the intersection, causing the Honda to careen off the north side of Avenue H and come to rest in the desert,” the news release states.
The driver of the Honda Odyssey was pronounced dead at the scene. His name, age and hometown were not immediately.
“It’s a John Doe pending ID and next of kin,” coroner’s Assistant Chief Ed Winter said Thursday morning.
The driver of the Jeep Cherokee declined medical attention at the crash scene, but then sought aid at Antelope Valley Hospital on her own, according to the sheriff’s news release.
“Her injuries, if any beyond a complaint of pain to her wrist, are not known at this time,” the news release states.
“Alcohol, drugs, and speed do not appear to be a factor in this collision,” the news release states.
Anyone with information regarding this collision is encouraged to contact Lancaster Sheriff’s Station traffic investigators at 661-948-8466.
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UPDATE: The Honda Odyssey was traveling north on 15th Street West when its driver made a left turn to go westbound on Avenue H, clarified Sergeant Dave Jennings of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station. The Honda’s driver made a left turn from a stop sign, Jennings added.
Tell The Truth says
jmo, but Lancaster should be sued for for negligence of the over grown bushes on the west corner. That turn is damn near blind till you ease out , IMO, a bit too far. The city seems to NOT realize that much of the city planted beatification/sound reduction areas are creating road hazards. I take this turn quite often and always of the same thought of how blind and dangerous the bushes are.
Sarah says
Memorial Service information for Raymond Anthony Aguina can be found here: http://www.halleyolsenmurphy.com/book-of-memories/2953734/Gilliam-Raymond/obituary.php
stephanie vaivao says
my best friends brother is the young man who is no longer with us on earth in the physical form, I love her very much&I shed tears while she spoke of him with love and sadness last night as I took her a all natural juice to console her through her grieving process at this tradgic time, peace to the family and peace to all who NEED PEACE YOU must inhale it and absorb in it,SPREAD PEACE take care god bless. #INVISIBLESHACKLES #FDT #PEACE
stephanie vaivao says
my best friends brother is the young man who is no longer with us on earth in the physical form, I love her very much&I shed tears while she spoke of him with love and sadness last night as I took her a all natural juice to console her through her grieving process at this tradgic time, peace to the family and peace to all who must inhale it and absorb in it, take care god bless.
Deb Sierra says
There is a gofund me page for the family:
https://www.youcaring.com/staceyaguina-838416
Jeanette says
So freakin sad! M’y heart hurts for for thé family! May god help thèm thru this tragedy! Gone but never forgotten!! Rest in paradise Raymond!!
Dre says
Raymond was like a little brother to me. I’m glad that I got the chance to meet him. There was not a better friend. Till my last till my last breath I will always remember you. We had a lot of good times some of the best in my life. Till we meet again R.I.P .
Joe cambell says
Who’s the one that made the left turn ? Seems like they’re the one at fault since the other was going east and the one making a left had a stop I’ve driven through there hundreds of times
Rooster says
He was my brother, and my best friend, had a heart of gold and loved his family very much, I wish I could trade places with him, love you brother, RIP
shy says
This was a good friend of mine and my Boyfriends that we’ve known for years. We were all hanging out just two weeks ago..We are all so devastated. Praying for his family. Rip Raymond Anthony. You will be missed dearly.
Carson Fam says
Rip ant
Andre says
So sad we knew this young man personally! Good person! Was too young to go! I pray for his family for thé strength!
Mars says
I wish police would do there jobs instead of putting seone under John Doe…Raymond Rest In Peace
Sarah says
His name was Raymond Anthony Gilliam. He’s someone’s son, he’s someone’s brother, he’s apart of a family that is hurting for his loss.
Debbie says
So sad, he worked with my husband. Nice young man. Condolences to his family.
Bob says
ANOTHER TRAFFIC DEATH IN THE GOOD OLD AV! HOW UNUSUAL.
Tim Scott says
Given half a million residents driving around one wouldn’t expect it to be unusual.
Rego says
And when a majority chunk of the half mill
are half wits with no respect for the laws of operating a motor veh in a safe manner.
It’s no brainer that there is a half dozen fatalities per week. Let’s not leave out the texter’s that’s good for an additional few extra’s per week. Oh and the ones that are totally Dui’s
Tim Scott says
Based on averages nationwide the AV should get about one fatality per week, which makes about 20 so far year to date. I don’t think we are too wildly off that pace, so you speculations about your neighbors being halfwits and scofflaws isn’t really justified.
For speculation on my part you are a throwback to when the valley had 50,000 residents instead of 500,000, so a fatality every couple months would be the norm, and you can’t grasp that as population goes up so does everything else.