The injury collision occurred around 1:50 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28, in the intersection of Division Street and Lancaster Boulevard, according to a news release from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
“The deputy was driving a marked patrol car westbound [on] Lancaster Blvd. while approaching Division St. on a green light. The suspect driver in a 2017 Subaru Forester was driving at a high rate of speed southbound on Division St. against a red light,” the news release states.
The suspect sustained a laceration to his left hand, while the deputy suffered a broken left wrist and a laceration to his right leg.
Both were transported to a hospital for treatment and precautionary examinations.
The suspect — identified as 47-year-old Glen McAllister of Lancaster — was later released from the hospital and booked at the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station jail on suspicion of driving while under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine for sale, and an outstanding felony warrant related to a firearm violation, according to the sheriff’s news release.
McAllister remains jailed in lieu of $130,000 bail, according to LASD inmate records.
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Wendy GB says
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and the injured officer that recovery comes soon. And remembering that he showed bravery that he serves and protects the innocent. Say to those who are anxious at heart: “Be strong. Do not be afraid. Look! Your own God will come with vengeance, God will come with retribution. He will come and save you.” (Isa. 35:4)
Les says
Tim Scott- Why do you go there? The guy had meth and was on meth (lab results will be proof and I’m sure his PD will make sure they’re accurate) yet you automatically jump to “it must be the deputies fault”.
What ever your grudge is against LE you make yourself look like an ass by constantly degrading them.
You seem like a smart guy and I appreciate what you’re trying to do to save Palmdale from the “Wrexing Crew” but lay off LE because your credibility takes a big nose dive with these types of idiotic comments.
Tim Scott says
Why I go there is because whether the guy in this case was high as a kite makes no difference in the next case. If a cop, even an off duty cop, is involved in an accident there is a presumption that it must be the other driver’s fault. By letting this one go by just because the other guy was high it becomes that much harder the next time that “cops never run red lights so it must have been the other guy” comes around. Next time that other driver might be me, or you.
Rob Loriilmor says
found out two units with sires on flew threw intersection glen yielded they proceded to cross when a third unit with no lights on flying at an excessive rate of speed 70 + plowed into glen who suffored four cracked ribs and severe nerve damage to leg and may never walk again so get your facts straight
Sandra says
… that explains front-end damage to the patrol car. Doesn’t it? Typical of the LASD bureaucracy, always dissing off the blame for their officers’ brazen recklessness, on the little guy. Bet you coffe and doughnuts LASD planted contraband in that poor old guy’s car –
Me says
Tim. You sir are so ignorant. Anyway if the Sheriff did run the red light now the other guy takes the blame no one gives a [removed] except for u. And that is how the world likes it. The Sheriff is in a respectable position so his word against a guy high off drugs. I’m gonna side with him and so will the court
Tim Scott says
Yeah…problem is the court, and most likely you, would side with the deputy no matter who he hit, even if he did run the red light.
Ayala says
FYI to everyone…. the REAL REASON there are so many DUI’s in every state is that the court (that’s you… the public) doesn’t prosecute to the fullest extent of the Law. They get 50% of sentence or LESS, USUALLY AROUND 10% of sentence. DUI attorneys and public defenders will charge little and coach them to say they have no money…. SO YOU, THE TAX PAYER FUNDS their criminal activities. They will do it again and again because YOU…THE PUBLIC DON’T GIVE A (removed) ABOUT PUBLIC SAFETY. PERIOD.
what name am I using this week? says
Love the way they worded this the guy was “high on drugs” heck I’m high on drugs right now but I’m not driving around crashing into patrol cars… lol
Darlene says
Just remember deputies are ordinary people like you and I. They are not perfect. You can’t hold them to a higher standard just because they are deputies.
Matt J says
When it comes to the word of an antelope valley meth head or a deputy, Tim Scott again wants to side with the person breaking the law.
I hope this deputy recovers and is back to work. Lord knows the type of people those deputies run into out here, especially at that time of night.
Edgar says
… that’s a big hit. Expensive one, at that. Front sub-frame beyond repair, passenger seat center-punched 6 inches beyond the uni-body center-line, that police cruiser’s a total loss. You never-ever want to hit a state vehicle. The state of California will no doubt run up a 6-figure restitution, and subrogate McAllister though incarceration, into the hereafter. His financial life a foregone conclusion,McAllister has no choice but liquidate all assets, run up all credit cards before trial, cash advance as much as he can, take out an out-of-state safe-deposit box, then file chapter 7 –
J says
If you knew this deputy, you wouldn’t make such a comment. It’s sad you felt the need to make such a statement.
E says
Perfect reply!
alex says
He always makes comments like this. He likes to throw stuff out there, to see if it sticks to someone, to keep the gossip train moving.
Erin says
Whether that’s true or not it was a perfect comment.
Tim Scott says
So THIS is the deputy that doesn’t think his badge is a free pass on the traffic code? I had heard that there was one, but never knew who it was. This is him, huh?
Tim Scott says
Hmmmm…who do you see more often running red lights, deputies or dope dealers? Wonder if there are any witnesses.
alex says
I’ll answer your comment, Tim. Tweakers that are high don’t use common sense, so they think they are invincible. Therefore they carry large amounts of meth to sell while they are high (not a good idea). On top of all that, he has the misfortune of ramming his brand new Subaru that he bought with dope money, into a patrol car. Now he can sleep for a few days at men’s central. More to come…..
Tim Scott says
Funny “alex” that you actually didn’t answer.
alex says
Well I did, Tim. You just don’t want to comprehend because it doesn’t suit your agenda. Here’s more to the previous answer. Never get high on your own supply, for anyone thinking about going into the dope dealer business.
Tim Scott says
No “alex” you did not answer the question.
I’ll answer it.
In my observations well over half the times I have seen a car blow a red light it has been a black car with white doors and roof. So my answer is that I have seen more cops run red lights than everyone else put together, including dope dealers.
Care to answer, now that the question has been clarified to a point that I would be amazed if even you can’t follow?
Not-So-Much says
Gee, Tim. It almost seems as though you’re implying the Deputy had it coming based on the previous actions of other Deputies?
Tim Scott says
Not at all. I was just asking whether there were any witnesses, because if the only person saying “the deputy had a green light and the other car ran a red” is the deputy we are taking a lot on faith in his truthfulness, as well as the reliability of his observations under difficult circumstances.
You do recognize that in every accident of this sort both drivers always say, and usually believe, that they were the one with the green light, yes?
TC Maclemore says
Tim Scott, I like you brother, you bring up valid points!
E says
Not that your comment deserves a reply but yes there was a witness
Tim Scott says
Cool. So, why would that question not deserve an answer, pray tell.
Next question:
How reliable is the witness that was out at Division and Lancaster Blvd at 1:50 in the morning?
Are they a jogger? Street corner preacher? Someone who might need a favor from the LASD that might be willing to do one in return?
Jeff says
“The suspect — identified as 47-year-old Glen McAllister of Lancaster — was later released from the hospital and booked at the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station jail on suspicion of driving while under the influence of a controlled substance, possession of methamphetamine for sale, and an outstanding felony warrant related to a firearm violation, according to the sheriff’s news release.”
Tim, judging by what he was charged with, your questions really don’t need an answer! No speeding and no running a red light Charges…. His fault or not he got nailed for being an idiot and an idiot alone!!
Not-So-Much says
Tim, I don’t ever recall a deputy asking a favor from a witness which would receive one in return at a later date. I’m sure it has happened, but I’ve never seen it. There’s lots of liability there in this day and age. And based on your previous posts, you imply that everyone deserves a fair shot. And I agree with you wholeheartedly. Reliability of a witness shouldn’t be determined on their free will to be out at that time of night, and in that area. So why would it come into question now? Is it implied, or is everyone suspect of being bought off by the cops in every situation? Not trying to stir you up or cause a negative debate, just trying to learn from your opinion. Thanks for the reply in advance.
Tim Scott says
I’m just thinking that people who are out at two in the morning tend to interact with cops. So is this witness somebody who has had their share of run ins and would be inclined to “see it our way” in hopes that their next run in might go a little smoother?
I do think that “everyone deserves a fair shot”…which is why I responded here. Seriously, do you believe that if it had been John Q Citizen instead of a deputy involved here that the INITIAL report would have been so absolutely conclusive about how faultless they were? Or would it have been more of a “investigation is in progress” type of thing? I think fairness goes out the window when a deputy is involved.
I’m not saying the other driver is blameless, by any means. But the leap to “he was high so must have run the red light, since we all know a deputy would NEVER run a red light” seems a bit contrived.