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Lancaster woman killed in rollover crash

by M. Dilworth • October 1, 2012

Lanette Yvonne Shirley was partially ejected from the vehicle, and was pronounced dead at the scene by personnel from the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Photo by LUIS MEZA.

PALMDALE – A 30-year-old driver was killed and an 18-year-old passenger was injured Monday morning when a van spun off the road, flipped several times, and landed on its roof in an alfalfa field, authorities said.

The single-vehicle collision occurred around 6:40 a.m. on 50th Street East between Avenue L and Avenue M, according to Palmdale Station Detective Jeff Perkins.

Photo by LUIS MEZA.

Lanette Yvonne Shirley was driving southbound on 50th Street East, in a white 2007 Toyota Sienna Van, when her vehicle veered to the right for an unknown reason.

“It appears her right-side tires left the pavement and temporarily went onto the dirt shoulder,” Perkins said. “It looks like she over corrected trying to bring the tires back onto the roadway, and the car pitched into a spin.”

Perkins said Shirey’s vehicle left the roadway and spun into a nearby Alfalfa field.

“It looks like her vehicle overturned close to a half a dozen times before it finally came to rest on its roof out in the middle of the alfalfa field,” Perkins said.

He said Shirey was wearing a seat belt, but was partially ejected from the vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Antwone Richmon, 18, was seated in the backseat of the van and was transported to Antelope Valley Hospital with minor lacerations and a possible neck fracture.

There was at least one eye witness to the collision, a farmer out working in the field.

“He was harvesting the alfalfa in the field with a tractor when he saw the collision occur,” Perkins said.

Officials shut down 50th Street East, between Avenue L and Avenue M, until approximately 11 a.m. to allow for the investigation.

*Article has been updated to add the name and the corrected age for the passenger injured in the collision.*

UPDATED 10/1/12 at 5:30 p.m.: The deceased driver has been identified as 30-year-old Lanette Yvonne Shirey, according to the Los Angeles County Coroners office. We have updated the article with the name.

Approximate location of crash.

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Filed Under: Palmdale

17 comments for "Lancaster woman killed in rollover crash"

  1. Radiance says

    October 4, 2012 at 7:42 am

    My dear Netta you are officially my angel! I know God makes no mistakes and I know you are resting peacefully. Love you always remember friends til the end! Radiance ♥

  2. Fred West says

    October 3, 2012 at 2:11 pm

    My beautiful Angel, you were my soul mate, my best friend and the undisputed, absolute love of my life. I miss you so very much, Skooter. My heart… God please help me

  3. KATARI LYNCH says

    October 2, 2012 at 8:25 pm

    To the Farmer that took the time out to get off you tractor to see what was going on,are who’s in that van.It was like you was my nephew special angel,our hearts goes out to you. don’t no how many times we can huge you kiss you, thank you,can not amount to how grateful we the family feeling right now..

    • Tameaka says

      October 6, 2012 at 2:15 pm

      Katari,

      You and your family have been in my thoughts and prayers. I am a close friend of Lanettes. Just want to extend my condolences. How is he recovering? I will continue to pray.

  4. KATARI LYNCH says

    October 2, 2012 at 8:08 pm

    tO MY WEEINEE,MY HEART ,MY NEPHEW,MY EVERY THING YOU ARE A STRONG KID LYING IN THE HOSPITAL BED TRIPING,LIKE WHAT THE [removed],,GODS ON YOUR SIDE AT ALL TIMES,TO MY LIL SISTER ITS GOING TO BE GOOD,DON’T WORRY OR HURT HE’S IN THE CREATOR HANDS BABY GURL,

  5. Markeisha says

    October 2, 2012 at 5:49 pm

    I love you and miss you so much already you’ve always been a Angel you finally made it home. R.I.P my dear Shirley

  6. Verma Cobb Reaux says

    October 2, 2012 at 1:32 pm

    Lanette rest in peace. you are ribbon in the sky now
    much love to your family freinds and love ones

    and to your sista hood who loves you and is missing you like crazy!!

    Kayla, Keisha, Darnetta, Tiffany, Mom, Tameka, Rasha, Sandy, Ali,
    and I’m sure I missed someone please forgive me

    may they all find peace…

    love always Verma Cobb Reaux and family. Better days ahead keep
    smiling thats what Lanette would have wanted she was a beautiful
    girl inside and out very strong determinded and a TRUE friend
    we will all miss her she will always be in our hearts.

  7. Trella says

    October 2, 2012 at 10:51 am

    I will miss you soooooooooo much Netta….. My everything….. I am missing all our time when we were younger….Good times….

  8. Jiliene says

    October 2, 2012 at 10:18 am

    Luv and miss you sooo much Nettie….you will forever remain in my heart!
    *hugs and kisses*
    Your sister from another mother,
    Jill

  9. Edwina says

    October 2, 2012 at 9:34 am

    you will be missed Netta..We love you Tonzzzzzzz..God bless the family… God be with Antwone…

    • KATARI LYNCH says

      October 2, 2012 at 8:11 pm

      thanks,,,,

  10. krishonda says

    October 2, 2012 at 7:17 am

    Love you Lanett, thinking of the time we spent as kids in grade school….where ever Me and Tiff went you were always right there…my heart aches of this tragic new…words Fam not Express how much you are loved and missed…trying to hold back tears….Tiff my sis I love you and am right here….

  11. Denise "Phenixx Storm" Bland says

    October 1, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    Love u & my miss you lanette ” Netti” always in our hearts and spirit.

  12. Tameaka says

    October 1, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    I love u my angel Netty, R.I.P

  13. teshi says

    October 1, 2012 at 2:15 pm

    Such a sad, story!! Poor kid, Poor family! I hope he recovers quick, there is a lot of healing he will have to do. Sad story!

    • KATARI LYNCH says

      October 2, 2012 at 8:10 pm

      it’s not poor kid,poor family!he good,

      • teshi says

        October 2, 2012 at 9:15 pm

        Yes, I see the updated correction. It stated a 10 year old in the first/original report. I assumed it was her child. I read the update that he is 18, so I assume he is either a relative or friend.And yes, poor family, still that would be her family and their loss, is what the reference would be. It is a loss that they are dealing with and what I have read she seemed to be a great woman.
        And I am glad to hear that he is doing good. He will still be dealing with recovering and her loss of life.

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