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One dead in two-vehicle crash in Lancaster [updated]

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The crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19, on Avenue I at 7th Street East, sheriff’s officials said. [Photo by APRIL JENKINS]
LANCASTER – The driver of a car was killed and two passengers were hurt after the vehicle turned in front of an SUV in a Lancaster intersection, authorities said.

The crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. Thursday, July 19, on Avenue I at 7th Street East, according to a news release from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.

A 2007 Nissan Armada was westbound on Avenue I approaching 7th Street East when a 2000 Ford Taurus turned eastbound from 7th Street East, directly into the path of the SUV.

The driver of the Taurus was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the news release. His name has not yet been released pending next of kin notification. A rear passenger in the Taurus suffered significant trauma, and he was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The front passenger in the Taurus, a female, was taken to a hospital with moderate injuries.

The driver of the Armada was the sole occupant of that vehicle, and he complained of pain, according to the news release.

“Speed does not appear to be a factor. Impairment for both parties is yet to be determined,” the news release states.

The crash remains under investigation.

Anyone with information on this collision is encouraged to contact the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station Traffic Unit at 661-948-8466.

UPDATE: The deceased driver has been identified as Ralph Johnson, 62, of Inglewood, according to the Los Angeles County coroner’s office.

[APRIL JENKINS]
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21 comments for "One dead in two-vehicle crash in Lancaster [updated]"

  1. THIS IS A LATE RESPONSE TO( INCONSIDERABLE )[removed] PEOPLE HERE DOES HAVE NO HOME TRAINING TO RESPECT PEOPLES FAMILY WHEN THERE IS SOMETHING BAD THAT HAPPENS AND THIS [removed] IS WILL NOT WANT THIS TO BE SAID WHEN SOMETHING LIKE THIS HAPPEN TO HIS OR HER FAMILY SO THINK TWICE ON SPEAKING ABOUT PEOPLE FATHER SON, HUSBAND, UNCLE, OR COUSIN ,SO MAKE SURE U THINK ABOUT SAYING SOMETHING SO NEGATIVE ABOUT MY KIDS FATHER U ASS (SHAYMONTY)

  2. There are five lanes of traffic in two directions at that junction. While looking for a gap in all five lanes at the same time, they probably missed the SUV. This is why I can’t believe that you have to cross all lanes at the same time while driving. Someone needs to redesign that intersection so you can cross 1 lane of westbound traffic, then 1 lane of eastbound traffic.

  3. Wendy allison I am the female that was in the accident to the family of the deceased you have my deepest condolences and to the other passenger may GOD continue a speedy recovery for you and to all who sent prayers I say thank you

    • Hello Wendy my name is Monique and Ralph Johnson is my uncle. Thank you so much and I pray for a speedy recovery in Jesus name for you. I hope your doing well. Wendy if possible can you contact me I really would like to hear from you if possible my email is Moniquejohnson11975@gmail.com God bless you!!

  4. Thank u all for your prayers my condolences to the driver and his family to the young man who’s also fighting for his life may God Bless you I’m praying complete restoration my twin sister was the female passenger she is alive but suffered significant injuries!

  5. This is what’s wrong with people now a days they have the “me first” mentality with no regards for others.

    It is very fortunate that the only person who died was the idiot that put everyone’s life’s at risk either do to his own stupidity or plain ignorance.

    I hope the passengers and the driver of the other vehicle are doing okay and feel very blessed to be alive.

    • Well I AM SO SORRY THIS POST IS LATE BUT I HAVE TO TELL THIS [removed] THAT U SAID THAT THE DRIVER IS THE ONLY ONE THAT DIED WAS THE IDIOT WELL YOU [removed] (SHAY MONTY) THIS WAS NOT AN IDIOT THIS WAS MY KIDS FATHER U TALKING ABOUT SO THE NEXT TIME U SAY SOMETHING THINK TWICE BEFORE SPEAKING ON SOME ONE FAMILY MEMEBERS .ASS

  7. R.i.P Dad you will be truly missed I love you and miss you soo much I just can’t seem to get over the fact your gone it still feels unreal to me to know you really not here with me and my brother I promise you I will remain strong and watch after my lil brother you are forever in my
    Love ,kiya

    • THANK TO ALL BUT I NEED THE PRYER ,CAUSE THE THE GOLD CAR WAS MY SONS FATHER AND HIS TWO FRIENDS .

      • I AM A EX SPOUSE OF THE DECEASED THAT WAS DEAD ON THE SEEN IN THE GOLD CAR ,WITH HIS NEIGHBOR , AND HIS GIRLFRIEND AND I AM ASKING THAT GOD CHILDREN COVER THERE HANDS OVER ME AND MY TWO CHILDREN AS THEY GO THROUGHT THIS ROUGH TIME OF GETTING READY TO LAY THERE FATHER TO REST ,……

        • Correction my sister was not his girlfriend but very very sorry for your family loss and the young mans family whom I have meet and is simply beautiful I’ll continue to pray for all! Please keep us posted on arrangements please thank u!!