PALMDALE – A man in his 30s died Tuesday night when his vehicle was hit by a car whose driver ran a red light and crashed into multiple vehicles at a Palmdale intersection, authorities said.
The collision happened around 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, at the intersection of 47th Street East and Avenue S, according to a news release from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station.
“Preliminary investigation indicates the driver of the Mercedes E320 entered the intersection on a green signal light when the driver of the Honda S2000 ran a red signal light and collided with the driver side of the Mercedes. Both vehicles spun in the intersection and collided with a total of four additional vehicles whom were stopped for a red signal light facing westbound on Avenue S,” the news release states.
Palmdale Sheriff’s Station deputies arrived on scene within seconds and attempted life saving measures on the driver of the Mercedes, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the news release. His name has not yet been released pending next of kin notification, but he was a Hispanic man in his 30s, authorities said.
The driver of the Honda sustained traumatic injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Sheriff’s officials did not say what, if any, injuries were sustained by the other four drivers.
“Initial investigation revealed alcohol was a factor in this collision,” the sheriff’s news release states.
The intersection of 47th Street East and Avenue S was closed until 4 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, to allow for the collision investigation.
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Aubrey (brians daughter) says
that was my dad this is just sick how people think of there self’s when it comes to alcohol.
gee says
I will miss you my friend you were a solid homie and [removed] that [removed] driver who survived. [removed] and your family
Unknown says
Rest In Peace brotha, you will truly be missed.
Democrat Dave says
Interesting. On these same pages people complain about checkpoint stops for DUI and other things.
I went through a checkpoint the other day on 10th West south of Rancho Vista Boulevard. It took less time than a traffic light and the lady who checked my license sang along with the song on my car’s playlist.
In other words, IT WAS NO BIG DEAL FOLKS unless you got something that will get you in trouble.
Tim Scott says
The problem with “DUI checkpoints” is that they consume funds earmarked for combating drunk driving with an activity that a) does nothing much about drunk driving and b) is actually not even INTENDED to do anything about drunk driving. It spends the earmarked money in pursuit of generating fines that feed into the general fund, while fitting the pretense of “fight DUI.”
... says says
this is disrespectful on his death
Sick and tired of these alcoholics says
Condolences to the family of the Mercedes
To the other guy who gives a damn everyday can’t be Cinco de Mayo up here in Palmdale and Lancaster you want Cinco de Mayo go back home
Cynic says
This is my worst nightmare. You’re just minding your own business when suddenly a jackass ends your life in a car accident because he’s drunk on a Tuesday night. Low-IQs and 2 ton projectiles at high speeds don’t mix. Make an example out of this loser. Lock him up for a long time. Send the message to other potential cretins that they will be held accountable.
Alcohol Factor says
Another intoxicated driver and another demolition derby…