The fatal collision happened around 9:09 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, on Sierra Highway, south of Avenue S, according to a news release from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station.
“A pedestrian was walking northbound in the number two traffic lane of Sierra Highway when he was struck by a [2021 Ford Explorer] driving northbound in the number two lane of Sierra Highway. The driver of the vehicle did not see the pedestrian prior to the collision due to the pedestrian wearing dark clothing,” the news release states.
The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene. His name not yet been released pending next of kin notification but he was a Palmdale resident in his 30s, authorities said.
Authorities did not say whether or not the 34-year-old male driver of Ford Explorer was injured in the collision.
Anyone with information regarding this traffic collision is encouraged to call Palmdale Station’s Traffic Department at 661-272-2400. The investigation is ongoing.
Perry says
Don’t walk down the middle of a highway at night, wearing dark clothes.
Didn’t your mom tell you this.
Common sense says
If you have to walk in the street, walk on the side facing traffic – and try to wear something that is at least slightly reflective.
Tim Scott says
Agreed. It’s unfortunate that the only thing less common than common sense is common courtesy.
Suicide Sucks says
Seen it before a few years ago. Some knucklehead walking in middle of #2 lane of the 58 wearing dark clothing at 3AM.
I missed him and called 911.
Scared the sht out of me.
James Stouvenel says
Way too many fatalities and accidents we average a couple per day. Slow down people.
Tim Scott says
You’d think we weren’t in a real city, with sidewalks and stuff.
Oh.
Wait.