Fatal Multi-Vehicle Traffic Collision at Pearblossom Highway near 40th Street East, Palmdale
DATE: Tuesday, December 22, 2015
TIME: 5:09 PM
LOCATION: Pearblossom Highway near 40th Street East, Palmdale
UNIT: Palmdale Sheriff’s Station – Traffic Division
NARRATIVE:
On Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at approximately 5:09 pm, Palmdale station deputies responded to a multiple vehicle traffic collision at the intersection of Pearblossom Highway and 40th Street East, Palmdale.
During their investigation deputies learned a Ford F-150 was travelling east on Pearblossom Highway, when the driver lost control of the vehicle, and veered into westbound lanes, colliding head on with a Honda Accord. At the same time, a Chrysler 300 hit the left rear of the Honda Accord and sideswiped the driver’s side. The F-150 continued travelling west, where it additionally collided with a Honda Civic Hatchback. This collision resulted in minor damage.
The driver of the F-150 sustained non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the Honda Accord was transported to a local hospital with apparent non-life threatening injuries.
The front passenger of the Honda Accord was pronounced dead at the scene.
All three occupants of the Chrysler 300 suffered minor injuries and were transported to a local hospital.
The driver of the Honda Civic complained of pain.
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact Palmdale Sheriff’s Station at (661) 272-2400.
Written by:
Marion Tucker, Sergeant
Palmdale Sheriff’s Station
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