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Woman struck & killed by car in Lancaster; driver arrested for DUI & child endangerment

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The driver of the vehicle, a pregnant woman, was arrested on suspicion of felony driving under the influence and felony child endangerment. [Image by ANTHONY CHEVAL]
LANCASTER – A woman was struck and killed by car in Lancaster Friday night and the pregnant driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence and child endangerment, authorities said.

The fatal collision happened around 9:17 p.m. Friday, July 3, on Challenger Way south of Avenue J, according to a news release from the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.

“Preliminary investigation indicates a female adult pedestrian was in the No. 1 northbound lane of Challenger Way just south of Avenue J, outside of a crosswalk, and was struck by a black Chevrolet Malibu. The pedestrian was fatally injured as a result of the collision,” the news release states.

The pedestrian’s name has not yet been released pending next of kin notification, according to the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

“The driver of the Chevrolet Malibu remained at the scene and was later arrested for felony driving under the influence and felony child endangerment, the news release states. Authorities have not released the name of the pregnant driver.

The collision remains under investigation, and no further information was immediately released.

Anyone with information regarding this collision is asked to contact traffic investigators at the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station at 661-948-8466.

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6 comments for "Woman struck & killed by car in Lancaster; driver arrested for DUI & child endangerment"

  1. What was the pedestrian’s BAC? Was the driver a “victim of circumstances”? Three lives ruined by a jaywalker.

    • Yeah that woman who was killed was someone’s family member. Try MY family member. Maybe instead of blaming the person killed blame the MURDER. I pray your family makes it home safe tonight.

      • I am so sorry for the loss you have suffered from this senseless act. Are you doing any fundraisers to help with funeral costs? Some have been asking and sense the names haven’t been released people aren’t sure how to help

  2. Somebody going to be in alot of trouble. Now your life is screwed. Now may be looking at 15 years in prison. All for a few drinks.

  3. “The driver of the vehicle, a pregnant woman, was arrested on suspicion of felony driving under the influence and felony child endangerment.”

    She’s a keeper…