PALMDALE – A 20-year-old Lancaster woman was killed and a 21-year-old Palmdale man suffered major injuries Thursday evening, when the vehicle they were riding in veered off a Palmdale roadway and flipped multiple times, authorities said.
Summer Leah Scott (passenger) died and Joshua Hernandez (driver) was injured in a single-car crash that occurred around 5:30 p.m., Thursday, August 7, on 40th Street East just south of Avenue P, according to a California Highway Patrol report.
Hernandez was driving a 1990 Mazda Miata northbound on 40th Street East, at an unknown speed, when the Mazda veered off the roadway for unknown reasons and struck a dirt embankment on the right shoulder, the CHP report states.
“The Mazda overturned multiple times causing major damage to the vehicle. While overturning, the driver [Hernandez] was ejected from the vehicle,” the CHP report states.
Hernandez was transported to Antelope Valley Hospital with serious injuries, according to the CHP report.
Scott suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision, the CHP report states.
The crash remains under investigation.
Dakota Crowe says
My condolences to summers family, I remember her from middle school :( RIP Summer Scott
Maria paesano says
Anytime a car just veers off the road it should be THOROUGHLY investigated. This happened to me and my daughter about 15 years ago on 165 St. I had slowed down to about 30 mph to adjust the visor for my daughter in the passenger seat when I HEARD my cars accelerator kick in ( my car took off ) and I had no control over steering. By the time we hit the embankment we were going fairly fast and I knew we were in trouble. We rolled about five times, then landed gently upright. When I looked over my daughter was gone and the horror of imagining how I might find her was horrifying and would wake me up in a shock type hysteria at night for many months. Thankfully when I crawled out of the car I found her sitting upright right outside of the passenger door and the cell phone the somehow fell in my lap. Every window in the car was broken out and all our luggage thrown out and even a few pieces hanging from tree limbs. Our car had been worked on earlier in the day ( a tire patched and power steering work ) I tried to explain to everyone about the sound and jolt of acceleration but no one really believed me or would help to have vehicle checked out. I truly believe that many accidents ( sure has been an “accelerated ” amount lately veering off road, hitting poles, getting rear ended, catching on fire etc ) are not ” accidents ” at all. PLEASE have the vehicle looked over …….there is big money / benefits associated with electrical, car parts, specific targeting , insurance , technology , and ENTERTAINMENT. Thank God we were protected in the hand of angels that day
robin says
if you need anything andy let me know love you guys robin
palmdaleguy says
I really hate these roads out here in the A.V. Everything is a straight away and a one car lane, with the sides having a 2 inch drop off then all dirt.
Sandy Davidson says
Summer, you were like a daughter to me.It was just a week ago Thursday you, Josh and I swam together in Patty’s pool. All you did the entire time was giggle like a little girl. I will forever treasure that day.I am just sick and devastated with grief. I cannot comprehend that you are gone. you will forever be in my heart. Josh may God be with you and get well soon. I cannot believe one of the crosses on the side of the road in the AV will now represent you. God please help us get through this terrible tragedy.
Trisha says
As ii doN’t kNoW either you nor the victims in this crime ii wRite to you & ALL effected by this incident with my deepest sadness SO sorry for your lose lit one of my new candLes that wiLL remain lit as bright as she shined through the LORD and provided for all to see
alison says
I love you summer so sad this happened a week after we met up again. We will miss you my friend
Anon says
It bums me out when the driver drives recklessly and lives.
I hope you weren’t driving like a moron man.
m= me says
If you dont know don’t make any coment ( moron) you
Antoinette says
I’ve been up all morning still in awe, my son and summer grew up together and attended elementary and junior together my heart is so saddened right now words can’t explain.. My son is in total shock at this moment. My heart goes out to both families. Josh that has to be absolute heartbreaking for you also, I home you get well soon…
Jude says
Dear sweet Summer, you will be missed immensely by us, your mom and Dad and siblings will be held in my heart tightly. Josh I didn’t know you but I wish you a fast recovery and hope you are out of pain soon. Stay positive. God bless
F says
get well buddy
just seen you a few weeks
ago man :(
Devin says
Josh was a good friend of mine I hope he has a speedy recovery and I hope to see him soon. My prayers go out to his family and the passengers
Saints says
Been a patient driver is a matter of not been in a rush…take your time on the road not only your family and love ones are waiting/expecting you at home home but other drivers families also await their loved ones….let’s all be safe out there….
Me says
Prayers.to both families.. I wish Mr Hernandez, a speedy recovery..RIP, Sumner Leah Scott, God’s little angel
minty says
Good wishes, for Mr. Hernandez hoping he recovers quickly from the accident.
minty says
So very sad :(
Condolences to both families & friends.
People please wear your seat belt. Please don’t speed. Be more patient. Be careful.Be kind. Don’t rush to where you are driving too. You just never know. :(
Yikes says
I wonder if this was one of those rare instances that not having a seatbelt on saved him, in a small convertible in a rollover accident. He was ejected and it does not say she was, so sad that things change in a blink of an eye…. Condolences to all involved….
Dixie says
I wondered about the seatbelt too. I was a passenger in a vehicle that rolled multiple times and none of us were wearing seatbelts and all 5 survived. We were told the only reason we survived was because we were NOT WEARING seatbelts. Statistically your seatbelt will save you, but there are some rare occasions that you are better off without it.