![The fatal hit and run occurred around 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, near 35th Street West and Avenue L, authorities said. [Photo by LUIS MEZA]](https://theavtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Lancaster-hit-and-run-2.15.15.jpg)
Servando Barrios was arrested around 5 p.m. Sunday for felony hit-and-run after he admitted to striking a pedestrian in the street with his sport utility vehicle, according to Detective Michael Politano of the Lancaster Sheriff’s Station.
Barrios said he was driving eastbound on Avenue L when the collision occurred, Politano stated.
The pedestrian — identified by the coroner’s office as 42-year-old Gerald Smith — was struck about 9:15 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, near Avenue L and 35th Street East, according to the sheriff’s department.
Paramedics rushed the pedestrian to an area hospital where he died from his injuries.
Editor’s note: Story updated to reflect the arrest of the alleged hit-and-run driver and the name of the pedestrian.
Teen hit, killed by Metrolink train
![The incident was reported about 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, on the railroad tracks south of Avenue S and Sierra Highway, authorities said. [Photo by LUIS MEZA]](https://theavtimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Palmdale-fatal-train-strike.jpg)
Kimberly Gutierrez, 18, of Norwalk, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Lt. Fred Corral of the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Department.
The crash was reported about 4:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, according to Lt. Lester Trull of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Transportation Services Bureau.
The northbound train struck the female south of Avenue S and Sierra Highway, Trull said.
Metrolink identified the train as number 265 and reported that it was seeking alternative transportation for passengers aboard train 267 to Lancaster, which stopped at the Vincent Grade/Acton Station.
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PalmdaleMan661 says
People are so quick to judge. From what I’ve heard, the pedestrian was literally running towards the SUV, as in running at it, and that the driver swerved to the right to avoid him only to see the same pedestrian swerve while running to get back into the path of the SUV, and that the driver swerved again, to the left, and thought the pedestrian punched the side of his vehicle. It was night time when this happened, and I really do not think the driver thought he “hit” anyone. He thought the man was running at his vehicle aggressively.
He thought the man punched the side of his SUV. It never occurred to him that it might have been another suicide by motor vehicle. I don’t know if anybody else has noticed people killing themselves by throwing themselves, one way or another, in front of moving vehicles and particularly over the Valentine’s Day weekend.
My point is this. Do not be quick to judge when you don’t have all the facts.
Bill says
That sign in front of the tracks makes this death all the more ironic.
scnatas says
wha was kimberly doing on the tracks, thats what I like to know and the so call boryfriend I hope he was interrogated already. The story of there was nothing he could do, I hear that every week on T.V.
Rgb says
The story is that Kim & her boyfriend were coming back from some place
She was walking in the middle of the track & her boyfriend on the rail. They heard the metrolink he was able to jump but unfortunately Kim didn’t.
It seems like an accident so that’s why he isn’t to blame.
To what it seems like he doesn’t seem upset
Tony Zaragoza says
I’m very depressed when I found out that Kimberly is gone v.v I want to know more but I really wish I could of told her stuff I never got a chance to tell her…. Rest in parodies cause I’ll always be in my heart. You were so young and beautiful :,( I atleast have some good memories to cherish whenever your name crosses my mind. I’ll see you soon of course :,(
Can'tRunIfYouSurrender says
Not many people would turn themselves in, thank God for that! Your family can have closure.
Rene'e Y Smith says
The hit & run driver, Servand Barrios, 56, surrendered @ approx. 5 pm Sunday. Nearly 19 hour’s after running over my brother, G Keith Smith,w his SUV. He is in custody. Investigation in progress. Thank you for the support,tibia greatly appreciated.
Rene'e Y Smith says
The pedestrian who died Saturday night is my brother Gerald Keith Smith. He was here visiting from Champaigne,IL. He had just arrived Friday.
Our family would appreciate it if he is referred to, by his name. The investigation unknown pedestrian title, doesn’ t suit him.
Thank you,
RYS
MJ says
Condolences on the loss of your brother. My heart goes out to you.
responsibility says
GOOD at least he turned himself in. Now how bout the COWARDS that hit the young man a few days ago? May you have no rest until you do the right thing. Actions have consequences now PAY UP!! RIP young man