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Lancaster woman killed in 14 Fwy crash

by K. Enrique • December 30, 2014

Shanita Kelly (Facebook photo)
Shanita Kelly (Facebook photo)

NEWHALL – A 25-year-old Lancaster woman was killed Monday night in a single-vehicle crash on the Antelope Valley (14) Freeway, authorities said.

Shanita Kelly was pronounced dead at the scene of the collision, which occurred around 9:31 p.m. Dec. 29 on southbound SR-14, north of Newhall Avenue, authorities said.

Kelly was driving a 2003 Chevrolet sedan when she made “an unsafe turning movement to the right” causing her to lose control of the vehicle, according to a California Highway Patrol report.

“The vehicle veered off the roadway to the west where it collided with a guardrail,” the CHP report states. “After colliding with the guardrail, the vehicle continued in a southerly direction where it went airborne and landed in the center of Newhall Avenue.”

“After landing and impacting in the center of Newhall Avenue, the vehicle continued in a southerly direction where it rolled up the dirt embankment … and came to rest on its roof,” the CHP report states.

The collision is still under investigation, and neither drugs nor alcohol were believed to be factors in the crash.

Kelly was a loving mother of two young boys and she worked at Walmart, a friend told The AV Times Tuesday.

Filed Under: Lancaster

40 comments for "Lancaster woman killed in 14 Fwy crash"

  1. Tattianna says

    January 19, 2015 at 9:34 am

    Miss u

  2. Anonymous says

    January 9, 2015 at 6:48 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. The Eastside High vs Antelope Valley High Basketball game issued a moment of silence before the game in honor of your loved one. May she rest in peace.

  3. Harrold Family says

    January 9, 2015 at 4:36 pm

    Praying for you…

  4. The Glover Family says

    January 9, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    To the Kelly family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss..There are no words that we can say to you to help ease the pain you are feeling, so we ask God to please comfort your family as only He can. Sending love and prayers, God bless you

  5. Nea says

    January 8, 2015 at 10:06 am

    Shanita, you were beautiful inside and out and anyone who made ANY contact with you is grieving right now. You were always so pleasant and sweet, anyone can tell that you were raised by a loving family. We will lift your family up in prayer! You are now at eternal peace with the Lord!! Rest well until we meet again.

  6. Dorothea says

    January 7, 2015 at 7:56 am

    This is a hard one. So young and so much more life to live. God has called her home and said “job well done my daughter.” God bless all of you Taylors and Kelly’s. I’m keeping all of you/us lifted up in constant prayer.

  7. Ashley D. says

    January 6, 2015 at 9:03 pm

    I just keep praying and hoping that i wake up and its all a nightmare …. i shed tears every time i realize this is real life ….. i love you boo thang Rest Well Hot Stuff lol im definitely missing you…. watch over us all … love always, yo Boo Thang :-*

  8. Yvonne says

    January 5, 2015 at 9:02 pm

    My heart goes out to my old friend Teron Kelly and his family may Good continue to keep you and strengthen you during this very rough time .Be Blessed

  9. Jenkins Family says

    January 5, 2015 at 6:33 pm

    May God bless the Kelly family, my 22 year old son saw the accident on his way to work that night from Santa Clarita Valley, but didn’t know that there was a fatality. May God bless her boys and the rest of her family.

  10. Ann Allen says

    January 3, 2015 at 7:23 am

    God bless the Kelly family. Shanita R.I.P. baby girl. I will always remember your smile. Always do polite and respectful. You are from a living god fearing family and can rest assure, your children are in good hands. I live you all. This from the Allen Family. #ciwboys4evrr.

  11. Antoine Coleman says

    January 2, 2015 at 1:42 pm

    God be with the Kelly
    Family we are sadden by this news Solid Rock is going to need to come together as s family. The comforter will deliver us from the painful lost. She is absent from the body therefore present unto the Lord. Love Toni Jones

  12. Jese says

    December 31, 2014 at 9:01 pm

    My deepest sympathy goes out to Kelly family although I did not know Shanita personally may she rest in paradise.

  13. K!D says

    December 31, 2014 at 7:51 pm

    Damn So Sad I knw it hurts her Family to Lose a Love one at the end of the yr… I didn’t know her personally but my bro knew her he was friends with her and her family My heart goes out to her family Especially Her boys the Love of a mother cant be replace R.I.P Shanita I know You’ll be missed

  14. riveramary says

    December 31, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    15025 Vanowen st
    138

  15. Demitria says

    December 31, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    She was a very beautiful person I remember us having Sunday dinner and she went into labor omg her two little boys lord cover them and help them understand don’t let this harden their hearts lord this is a sad day for her family and solid rock Jesus be with them

  16. Kaneisha says

    December 31, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    Shanita my friend, my coworker never in a million years would I have thought that Sunday would be the last day that I saw your beautiful smile. You are truly missed and my condolences go to your family… This truly a sad day!! Miss you my friend!!

  17. thaddeus joseph says

    December 31, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    My condolences to her family and my prayers

  18. sharrie says

    December 31, 2014 at 11:11 am

    Eventhough I didnt know Shanita personally..my heart is still sad for the family..My condolences to the family in their time of grief..no one should have to go thru losing a child..mother..wife…friend. .may God cover her family and especially her lil boys in the blood of Jesus…Jehovah wrap your arms around this family and give them strength to get thru. .your family remains in my prayers

  19. Shawn says

    December 31, 2014 at 11:11 am

    This truly just breaks my heart. Although I didn’t know her personally, many of my relatives and friends did, and she was one of my closest friend’s cousin. My heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to all of her family and loved ones, especially her two boys. Only God knows why and we just have to trust Him, for it is all in His plan.

  20. Lanai says

    December 31, 2014 at 11:09 am

    Tears in my eyes this so sad… She was a very beautiful person inside and out her family really loved her.. I send my condolences to all the people hurting from this.. She is with God now.. May she rest in peace.

  21. Katrina says

    December 31, 2014 at 10:05 am

    I can’t believe it and I just do not understand. Our boys were and are still best friends in pre-k and kindergarten. It destroys my heart knowing your family especially your two beautiful boys will not have her physically. God is amazing. So I know he will be with the loving family and the boys and help them through this time. Please anyone reading, consistently keep this family in your prayers.

  22. David Franklin says

    December 31, 2014 at 9:36 am

    This is so sad.May she rest in peace.
    My prayers go out for her children and family.

  23. Natalie says

    December 31, 2014 at 8:37 am

    My condolences to her family……

  24. quanisha porter says

    December 31, 2014 at 7:54 am

    Its just unreal to me my sister in law has left us i keep asking myself why why her a good women a wife and mother and a child of the lord please pray for the family we miss you Shanita !!!!!

    • TAMEKA HARDMAN says

      December 31, 2014 at 8:39 am

      A ANGEL HAS GOT HER WINGS!! WE CAN’T QUESTION GOD, HE NEEDED HER, SHE’S IN A BETTER PLACE PRAYERS TOO HER TWO BOYS!! AMEN

  25. Angela Walton says

    December 31, 2014 at 7:33 am

    My prayers goes out to her very small kids and get family. May God bless them as she rest in peace.

  26. Tia Stewart says

    December 31, 2014 at 7:27 am

    I send my deepest condolences to the family I hope and pray that God hears your heart and give you the strength you need to get through this very difficult time.

    peace & love

  27. Roberta says

    December 31, 2014 at 7:24 am

    Only God knows .I shed tears for her even I don’t know her because my 18 year old son was murdered November 18 2014
    God has been my only healer.prayer going out to her entire family

  28. Michelle Cole says

    December 31, 2014 at 7:16 am

    May God give you the power to get though this. Praying for the family

  29. kita says

    December 31, 2014 at 6:56 am

    Rest in paradise sister. I love you and miss you so much. Only God knows why this happened. Nothing can take away this pain from losing you. You were called home too soon.

    • Tia Stewart says

      December 31, 2014 at 7:31 am

      I am so sorry for your loss I pray that God helps you find comfort and strength blessing

  30. Jaleesa says

    December 31, 2014 at 6:08 am

    This is so sad may she RIP….

  31. Terrell says

    December 31, 2014 at 2:20 am

    Sorry for.your loss I will be praying for her family

  32. Kaylene Hayes says

    December 31, 2014 at 2:18 am

    She was a Beautiful friend to my daughter Destinee. May God bless her family and friends with comfort, peace, as well as healing for their hurting hearts in Jesus name Amen. R.I.P beautiful ShaNita Kelley.

  33. sherrie says

    December 31, 2014 at 1:08 am

    43144 Fenner Ave

  34. DeeAnna Anderson says

    December 31, 2014 at 12:54 am

    Praying for her family and friends. God please watch over her boys ,protect lord,cover them with the blood of Jesus. Truly sorry for your loss.praying for the Kelly family

    • Monica speed says

      December 31, 2014 at 10:22 am

      She was bestis mom ever

  35. Beatrice Ramirez Nerio says

    December 31, 2014 at 12:28 am

    R. I. P
    Praying for her family…

  36. sad says

    December 31, 2014 at 12:14 am

    rest in peace ,i pray for her family to be blessed with strenght and comfort

    • Miltha Harrold and faimly says

      January 9, 2015 at 3:46 pm

      So sorry for your loss.. Her Family and children are in our Prayers. May God be with you. R.I.P baby girl…

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