LANCASTER – A male driver was killed and his female passenger was critically injured late Sunday night after both were ejected from his car during a single-vehicle collision in Lancaster, authorities said.
It happened around 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, on Avenue J at 17th Street East, according to a news release from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
The man was driving a silver Toyota Solara westbound on Avenue J in the No. 1 lane when the collision occurred.
“For reasons unknown, the driver swerved to the right, driving partially onto the sidewalk and striking a fire hydrant and breaking it off its base. The car spun and stopped in the middle of the intersection,” the news release states.
“Neither the driver of the Toyota nor his passenger were wearing their seatbelts. Both were
apparently ejected from the vehicle,” the news release states.
The driver was pronounced dead at the scene, sheriff’s officials said. His identity has not yet been released pending next of kin notification.
“His passenger is in critical condition with multiple fractures. It is unknown if alcohol or drugs are a factor in this collision at this time,” the news release states.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed this collision to contact the
Lancaster Sheriff’s Station Traffic Office at 661-948-8466.
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Y says
Unfortunately to know that not having his seatbelt caused his death. To the family that is left mourning my sincere condolences and prayers are with you that God the Almighty may grant you strength, endurance, comfort and peace “so you may abound in hope through the Holy Spirit.” (Ro.15:13)
K9ine forever says
No wud nvr put himself nor anyone in danger…
A Good friend of mine... says
The passenger cud have grabbed the wheel causing the accident which lead to his death…
Good friend of mine too says
Was the driver your friend? Do you know the couple involved?
Tom says
You all have your assumptions. Maybe he was beating his chick and thats why she wasnt wearing a seat belt. Who cares chances are very likely he was doing something wrong. Covering up his mistake wont bring him back use it as a lesson on why we follow speed limits and seat belt laws so future young drivers live to see another day.
Hater says
Once again a speeder kills themself
Daniel Tucker says
You must of been there the moment it happen huh? I didn’t read anything as far as speed. So how did you gather this information?
Hate dumb people says
How else do you lose control ? It’s to bad your not smart enough to figure that out yourself !!
RF says
Could have been mechanical failure.
Amanda says
He could have had a seizure or heart attack at the wheel. Just because speeding is the most likely cause, doesn’t mean that it’s the definite cause.
Reasonable Person says
If you read the article it says he swerved to the right NOT that he lost control. Maybe he swerved to avoid hitting an animal in the street, something my mom told me a long time ago to never do for this very reason.