The single vehicle collision happened around 7:40 p.m. Saturday, April 20, on Avenue M-8 near 42nd Street West, according to a news release from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
“Preliminary information gathered at the scene revealed a male adult was driving east on West Avenue M-8 in a mid-size sedan. The driver of the vehicle, for reasons unknown, drove away from the roadway into westbound lanes of traffic and onto the north curb of West Avenue M-8,” the news release states.
“The vehicle while still traveling east collided into a block wall and electrical box,” the news release states.
The driver was transported to Antelope Valley Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. His name has not yet been released pending next of kin notification.
“Speed and non-use of a seatbelt appear to be a primary factor in this collision. Alcohol and drugs does not appear to be a factor,” the sheriff’s news release states.
Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact the traffic investigators at Lancaster Sheriff’s Station at 661-948-8466.
Patti Festa says
I would like to contact a family member of this young man.
We were having dinner 2 doors east of the accident when we heard the crash .
My son and daughters went to see if they could help and stayed with him until the ambulance came.
pattifesta@gmail.com
Asking says
Has anyone answered to this? I know his dad
AV idiot drivers says
Everyone blames the road it’s the idiots that are driving on them wake up and drive right
Dee says
Yes there are people who don’t drive safe, but also the road out here are TRASH. So I would really appreciate if you wouldn’t bash my friend like that. Just keep stuff like that to yourself. It’s hard enough as it is. Let us grieve him in peace.
Dana says
So sorry for the family. My thoughts are with you all
Blake says
I’m willing to put money that he was flying fast as hell and about 500 feet before the wall there is a dip in the road… I will admit I have flown down that same road to and have hit the dip and it can get you to lose control. However the road itself is in good condition and when you drive over the dip at normal speeds you barely feel it.
He was probably going 80 or so when he hit it, maybe more…
This guy should have been wearing a seat belt and he may still be alive.
Sandra says
For reasons unknown, the driver drove into Westbound traffic lanes. Hey, I have a good guess on why this happened. How about the roads are to narrow and not lighted and not flat. It’s like being in a boat in some places on the roads around the AV. Good old Rex needs to put some major money into the infrastructure up here. Like that will ever happen.
Robert says
No. Drivers….responsible drivers…need to wear a seat belt at all times, be aware of your surroundings and slow down. Period.
Single-Car Crash says
“Speed and non-use of a seatbelt appear to be a primary factor in this collision.”
Not exactly Mensa material…
Just wondering says
Who was it?